"I like to give players just a half each when we start out but I may not have enough for that now. What it does mean is that the youngsters will get a chance to shine."
Royle has previously indicated his priority is a midfielder, as the exits of Chris Bart-Williams, Martijn Reuser and Jermaine Wright have left Town with just three players in that area: Ian Westlake, Tommy Miller and Jim Magilton.