NEW Rochdale boss John Hollins is planning to kick-start his reign at Spotland with victory over York City tomorrow.

The former Chelsea chief took over at high-flying Dale ten days ago, following former boss Steve Parkin's switch to Barnsley, but began his stint in the Spotland hotseat with a frustrating 1-0 loss to Southend United.

With promotion the club's aim, he was today hoping to unveil his first signing for the club - an unnamed midfielder - to boost the playing ranks in time for City's visit.

Some of the team likely to take the field tomorrow will be no strangers to the Minstermen.

Former Macclesfield winger Kieron Durkan, who had a loan spell at Bootham Crescent last season, will play on the right of midfield, while former Hull City star Graeme Atkinson is likely to play on the left.

Ageless centre-back Richard Jobson, the former Leeds United, Oldham and Manchester City defender, joined from Tranmere a month ago and has helped sure up the Dale's defence.

Dave Flitcroft, the brother of Blackburn's Garry, is likely to warm the bench, with number one Neil Edwards possibly joining him. Edwards has been struggling with a knee injury recently, with Steve Banks, on loan from Bolton, taking his place between the sticks.

Updated: 12:05 Friday, December 21, 2001