CLARK: OTHERS WILL GET AN OPPORTUNITY
Lee Clark has told htafc.com that different members of his squad will get the chance to shine during Saturday's pre-season friendly at Championship side Barnsley; kick-off 3pm at Oakwell.
A strong line-up defeated Premier League club Blackburn Rovers on home soil on Wednesday night and Clark suggested that other senior professionals will get an outing against Mark Robins' side over the weekend.
"There will be other players who didn't start the game on Wednesday that get an opportunity tomorrow. Just like the lads who played Blackburn, it will be their opportunity to put down a marker to get in the team on 7 August, which is what it's all about.
"We have to keep all the members of the squad fit and ready, so we'll be looking to keep the lads who start tomorrow on thepitch for as long as possible; possibly for the full game. We have to make sure their fitness levels are at an optimum, although to be fair they are very good already due to the pre-season work we have put in."
Clark is expecting the Tykes to provide his team with another stern test at Oakwell:
"It's a step up in the quality opposition compared with our division again and like us, Barnsley are only two weeks away from the start of their season. It will be a good test for us."
Lee will not be able to call upon the services of two of his squad over the weekend:
"Obviously Tom Clarke and Lee Novak are unavailable, but everyone else is up for selection. Tom is working on his long-term injury whereas Lee has just started jogging again with the physio and might be ready for the start of the League season."
This game is pay at the turnstiles for Town fans, with admission priced at £10 for adults and £5 for over-60s and under-18s.
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