Pitman to Rest Some Players for Paint Game

Jamie Pitman will rest several players for this evening's Paint Trophy match at Bournemouth which will allow him to use the game to give starts to his latest three recruits - Sam Winnal, Will Evans and Tom Barkhuizen.

However he can not make wholesale changes, even if he had enough players, as the rule state that he must have at least six regular first team players in the starting line-up.

He may also consider giving Stefan Stam and Rob Purdie at least sometime on the pitch. Both are recovering from injuries. However Bruno, Benoit Dalibard, is still a doubt as he recovers from a hamstring problem.

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