League Two Fixtures 16th January

Bournemouth v Bury
Joe Partington is a doubt but I’m not sure why.

Bradford City v Notts County
Former Premier League side Bradford City take on so-called future Premier League side Notts County. Michael Flynn has denied reports that he wants to leave Bradford. Brighton and Swindon are interested but Michael would rather stay at Bradford as he likes it there.

Burton Albion v Shrewsbury Town
Burton’s Tony James and Shrewsbury’s Will Richards could be up against each other in this match. Obviously I mean that in the politest possible way.

Chesterfield v Torquay United
This game isn’t definitely on but it isn’t definitely off either and that’s progress. Robert Page is likely to start for Chesterfield but it’s hard to know with goalkeeper Mark Crossley.

Dagenham & Redbridge v Crewe Alexandra
Watch out, Crewe Alexandra fans Dag & Redbridge goalkeeper Tony Roberts wants to ‘interact’ with you. Crewe’s young striker Alex Tichener is playing for Colwyn Bay on loan.

Grimsby Town v Cheltenham Town
It’s one of those six-pointer relegation battle thingies and Josh Low and loan signing David Pipe will be doing their best to ensure Cheltenham aren’t the losing side. Grimsby’s Chris Jones will be on loan at Neath until the end of the season.

Macclesfield Town v Northampton Town
Northampton have a new defender who could start but he’s a centre back and Peter Gilbert is a left back so it should work out okay.

Rochdale v Port Vale
How nice to have a fixture that rhymes, it’s something I’ve not seen many times. Vale now have two players on loan whose country is the same as my own. Brighton loanee Craig Davies is able to play in the match against Rochdale on Saturday. Gareth Owen and loanee Lewis Haldane will also, I hope, appear in this game.