So Mr.Baines has stated the departure of Cookie was purely down to numbers. However, cookie, with his reduction, would've fit in the team over Batch. Therefore, they have decided to choose Batch over Cook.  I think having Batch at number 1 puts us in a position where we have one of the worst number 1s in the league. 

Keeping busy as he only has Plymouth in the Championship? Trying set ups for the Championship? Could be many reasons.

It’s certainly not Reider Eide.

Coles is pretty poor around the Dale so i'd think it's unlikely.

Is roynon as high as 3 points lol

The cancelled SGP has nothing to do with the BSPL. That’s a Warner/Discovery/FIM competition.