With Bournemouth's squad suffering from injuries and a transfer embargo
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Goalkeepers:
Shawn Jalal. Date of Birth: 14/08/1983 Height: 6' 2
Shwan Jalal started his career playing for Hastings Town, where he drew the attention of Tottenham, whom he signed for, later moving to Woking, turning out over 100 times for them. In 2007 Peterborough paid an for an undisclosed fee for him, which was followed by a move to Morecambe on loan until the end of the 2007-08 season. He joined Bournemouth on a month's loan in August 2008 after having a trial at the club. Bournemouth then made this move permanent.
Adam Legzdins. Date of Birth: 28/11/1986 Height: 6'4''
A graduate of Birmingham City's Academy, 6ft 4 goalkeeper Adam signed for Crewe Alexander in 2008. While at Crewe he has spent time on loan at Weymouth before joining Bournemouth.
Defenders:
Ryan Garry. Date of Birth: 29/09/1983 Height: 6' 2"
Garry joined Arsenal in 1999 and progressed through their youth academy, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2001. He was released by Arsenal at the end of the 2006-07 season, after which he joined Bournemouth. Ryan can also play in midfield.
Jason Pearce. Date of Birth: 06/12/1987 Height: 6' 1"
Joined Portsmouth as an apprentice in 2004, his professionalism despite his tender years earned him his first pro-contract in June 2006. In August 2007, Pearce moved along the south coast to Bournemouth, signing a two-year contract. On the 4th January 2010 Jason replaced Danny Hollands as first team captain, in a new-look structure that saw veteran striker Steve Fletcher become club captain.
Rhoys Wiggins. Date of Birth: 04/11/1987 Height: 5' 8
Left-back Wiggins came through the academy at Crystal Palace, playing regularly for their reserve side, whilst also turning out for the Wales U-21 team. However, tragedy struck in the pre-season of 2006, when he ruptured knee ligaments. He was sidelined for the rest of that season, and several recurrences of that injury kept him out of the following season as well. However Neil Warnock decided to offer him a new contract, seen by many as his final chance at Palace. Wiggins one appearance for Palace was not added to, and he ended the season on loan at Bournemouth. In 2009 he moved to Norwich. In January Bournemouth received dispensation from the Football League to sign Wiggins, because of an injury crisis.
Marvin Bartley. Date of Birth: 01/07/1989 Height: 5' 11"
Bartley started his career at hometown club Reading before moving to Burnham. He then moved to Hayes, Didcot Town, and Hampton and Richmond before signing a professional contract with Bournemouth in the summer of 2007. Bartley also plays in midfield.
Midfield:
Liam Feeney. Date of Birth: 28/04/1986 Height: 6' 0"
Feeney started out with Hayes in 2006, before moving to Salisbury the next year, going on to making 71 appearances. Feeney joined Bournemouth in 2009 for an undisclosed fee. Feeney scored his first goal for Bournemouth during a 4-0 win over high flyers Rochdale.
Anton Robinson. Date of Birth: 17/02/1986 Height: 6' 0"
Anton started his career at Millwall. He signed for Bournemouth on transfer deadline day from Weymouth. Versatile player who can play in most positions, he made his debut filling in at right back. He went on to play a major part in the Bournemouth staying up last season. Scored the winner at Crewe at the weekend.
Danny Hollands. Date of Birth: 06/11/1985 Height: 5' 11"
Last season Danny was Bournemouth's Player of the Year. His professional football career began when he joined Chelsea as a trainee, turning professional in November 2003. Danny joined Torquay United on loan in March 2006. In the close season he was released by Chelsea and signed for Bournemouth on a 2-year deal, and has gone to make over 130 appearances for the Cherries.
Sammy Igoe. Date of Birth: 30/09/1975 Height: 5' 6"
He started his career with Portsmouth, and after spells with Reading, Luton Town and Swindon Town. Igoe signed for Millwall in August 2005 but he struggled to maintain a first team place. Igoe impressed Bristol Rovers manager Paul Trollope during a loan spell at the club at the end of the 2005-06 season, and in the summer of 2006 he signed for the club on a permanent basis. At the end of the 2007-08 season he was released from his contract with Bristol Rovers. Igoe then signed a one year contract with Bournemouth after impressing whilst on trial. Igoe looks like missing the game against the Millers, after an ankle injury picked up in the game against Aldershot.
Forwards:
Steve Fletcher. Date of Birth: 26/07/1972 Height: 6' 2"
Fletcher first joined Bournemouth from Hartlepool in 1992 and until 2007, made nearly 600 appearances for the club. Fletcher left for a season at Chesterfield before going to Crawley. Since his return Steve has gone on to make 700 competitive appearances as a player, and scored the winning goal against Grimsby to preserve the Cherries league status. Fletch started the season with his 600th competitive appearance for Bournemouth in the 3-0 win at Bury. Steve scored the first goal in the win at Crewe at the weekend.
MillersMAD One to Watch. 
Brett Pitman. Date of Birth: 31/01/1988 Height: 6' 0"
Bournemouth is Pitman's only club having signed as a 16 year-old after being spotted playing for Jersey league side St. Pauls. In October 2009 Pitman was named the PFa Fans' and Coca Cola Player of the Month in League Two. He had been on target six times and forged a telling partnership with veteran Steve Fletcher. On the eve of the new season, Brett extended his contract at Bournemouth by a further three years.
Alan Connell. Date of Birth: 05/02/1983 Height: 5' 11"
Connell was a trainee at Ipswich Town, before joining Bournemouth at the end of the 2001-02 season, making 61 appearances for the Cherries 42 were from the substitutes' bench and he scored 11 goals. He moved to Torquay United in the summer of 2005 for a fee of £5,000, but struggled to keep a first team place, and moved on to Hereford in July 2006, and went on to become the top goal scorer that season. Connell turned down Hereford's offer of a new contract and instead signed for Brentford on 2 July 2007. On 29 August 2008 Bournemouth re-signed Connell for an undisclosed fee.
Jeff Goulding. Date of Birth: 13/05/1984 Height: 6' 2"
Striker who was signed earlier this season from Fisher Athletic. He has also played for non-league outfits Clapton, Croydon, Molesey, Hayes, Yeading, Fisher Athletic and Grays Athletic. Probably on the bench Tuesday.
Josh McQuoid. Date of Birth: 15/12/1989 Height: 5' 9" Josh can play as an out and out striker or fill any midfield slot. Josh scored twice recently for the Northern Ireland Under 21's against Scotland and then received a call up for the Northern Ireland B squad. Another likely to be on the bench.
Mustapha Dumbuya. Cherries are understood to be waiting to discover whether their attempts to sign Doncaster Rovers youngster Mustapha Dumbuya have been successful. Boss Eddie Howe is believed to have made a move for the 21-year-old utility man after being given permission to bolster his squad with an emergency loan signing by the Football League. Doncaster Rovers signed young full-back Mustapha Dumbuya on a one-year deal in August 2009. Dumbuya, who last played for Grays Athletic towards the end of last season, has the pace and skill to take players on.