JIM McCluskie is vowing to ring the changes in a bid to propel Rossendale United up the UniBond Division One table.

Last weekend's wash-out prevented Dale from bouncing back from the 2-0 defeat at Gateshead in McCluskie's first game since resuming charge of the team two weeks ago.

They were due to take on bottom club Kendal Town at Dark Lane, but the rain denied a trio of new players from making their debuts.

Richie Townsend has been brought in from Marine to bolster the attack, ex-Chorley defender Phil Lockett has signed from Leek Town and midfielder Scott Bonsall arrived from Harrogate.

But all three will be in contention for a starting place tomorrow when Dale travel to Colwyn Bay.

The Welsh side are three points clear of 19th-placed United, who will leap-frog their opponents on goal difference if they win.

McCluskie said: "The league table doesn't lie and the lads who have been here most of the season have got us in that position, so we need to bring players in. I'm hoping it will give the squad a boost."

McCluskie has a full squad to choose from tomorrow, although Steve Bird has left to join North West Counties side Atherton LR.

"He has struggled to get match fit since breaking his leg so he's gone to Atherton until the end of the season," added the manager.