Don't think it will be a full-strength team by any means - the side we had out against Colchester did include a number of first team members, and others were on the bench. So not a stretch to consider Dale could be one of them, particularly as Chris specifically mentioned getting him ready "for...
True, but if Chris' comments about his match fitness are to be taken at face value, then seeing him play tomorrow night would suggest to me he is being sharpened up to match fitness for us, and would play some part on Saturday. If he doesn't play tomorrow night (particularly if not even on...
Whether he turns out tomorrow night v Oxford will be a pretty significant indicator, I'd say.
If advanced negotiations with Burnley were in progress, neither Dale nor them would want him in action and risk injury.