Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton tempted to send the kids to Coventry

Ryan Rydel made his EFL debut for Fleetwood Town at Walsall

Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton has not ruled out baptisms of fire for youngsters Ryan Rydel and Barry Baggley by handing them their first League starts at Coventry City tonight.

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And with Barton unhappy with the performances of a number of his senior professionals in the second half at Banks’s Stadium, he is considering more opportunities for Town’s talented young crop.

Nathan Sheron, Ged Garner and now Baggley and Rydel have come through the youth ranks to feature for Town’s first team in League One this season.

Under-18 James Hill has also played in the Carabao Cup and Barton has not ruled out more opportunities for young players.

Asked if the academy products could get starts at Coventry, Barton said: “We will have to watch the (Walsall) game back. We have certainly got that in mind.

“Why not? They certainly cannot do any worse than some of the seniors in the second half. Put the kids in.

“Usually if they get the opportunity, the kids will show you they are good enough.