Our task tomorrow’s as hard as Iron

HEAD SCRATCHER: Lee Johnson must find a way to combat in-form Scunthorpe tomorrow.

Current League One standings don't highlight how tough tomorrow's task at Scunthorpe United will be, says Latics boss Lee Johnson.

The Iron are 17th in the table and close to relegation, but that doesn't tell the full tale: Chadderton-raised manager Mark Robins has guided the Glanford Park outfit to a hugely-impressive upturn in fortunes since being appointed in October.

The Iron - promoted from League Two last season - have lost only once in their last 15 games.

Johnson said: "Scunthorpe are a very good side. They had a bad start to the season but Mark Robins has spent a lot of money and they've brought in some good players. It's all positive for them.

"We are a bit up and down. One minute we think we're the world's best, then the next minute we think we're useless. We've just got to try to continue on a straight road.”

The Athletic boss added: "The fans moaned a bit at the end of the defeat by Barnsley this week, but I've no problem with that. Trust me, I was moaning five times as hard when I got back in the dressing room.”



Rochdale’s game against Leyton Orient at Spotland tomorrow has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.