Manager Keith Hill says he hasn't written off Brian Barry-Murphy and that he is firmly in his plans for the season ahead.
BBM, who turned 37-years old today (Wednesday), signed a new playing contract this summer and has been in impressive form during pre-season. Has completed two full 90 minutes games, as well as two 45 minutes, in addition to the programme in Tenerife.
Speaking to Dale Player, Hill agreed that Barry-Murphy could be an option for him: “I won’t write anybody off and equally so the supporters shouldn’t either.
“We’re not going backwards if we play Brian. He has been excellent and he can enforce on the pitch what I want from the team and an individual.
“I think he has had a great breather for the last two seasons by only playing three or four games.
“Physically, I think he’s in one of the best conditions that he has been in for a while and he’s got the brain to adapt to what I expect out on that football pitch.
“He’s firmly in my plans and realistically I should have played him a few more times last season. He can prove to be invaluable on that pitch and he could definitely start against Peterborough.”