Keely Leeds
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject: League One Previews - 2 & 4 Nov |
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Swansea City v Gillingham
Swansea boss Roberto Martinez has Darryl Duffy (groin), Alan Tate (knee), Leon Britton and Andy Robinson (hamstrings) available. However, Ferry Bodde faces a late fitness test on a hip injury.
New Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has a fully-fit squad at his disposal.
Brighton v Luton
For Brighton, Nicky Forster and Bas Savage are vying to replace Alex Revell up front after the striker underwent hernia surgery.
Luton Town manager Kevin Blackwell is struggling for options up front, with Paul Furlong (hamstring) rated as doubtful and Sam Parkin, Paul Peschisolido and Drew Talbot all out.
Bristol Rovers v Bournemouth
Bristol Rovers have fitness doubts over strikers Rickie Lambert (illness) and Andy Williams (pelvis), but Ryan Green (illness) and loan signing Danny Coles are in contention to feature.
Bournemouth boss Kevin Bond is without Adam Lallana, while defender Shaun Cooper is struggling with a dead leg.
Carlisle v Leeds United
Carlisle manager John Ward has been handed an injury boost via the return of Jeff Smith and Neale McDermott, while Matthew Brown and Zigor Aranalde are also available.
Dennis Wise's Leeds are struggling for midfield options with Radostin Kishishev (muscle tear), Ian Westlake (broken toe), captain Alan Thompson, Andy Hughes and Shaun Derry all sidelined.
Crewe v Yeovil Town
Crewe are without Danny O'Donnell (back), however defender George Abbey could feature after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Yeovil boss Russell Slade is without Marcus Stewart (hamstring) and has injury doubts over Jerahl Hughes (groin), but defender Craig Alcock could be involved after returning to training following a broken toe.
Huddersfield v Port Vale
Huddersfield are still without captain Jon Worthington, Tom Clarke and Aaron Hardy, but striker Andy Booth could be in contention after recovering from a back injury.
Port Vale caretaker manager Dean Glover may hand a second start to on-loan midfielder Will Atkinson, while Jason Talbot faces a late fitness test on an ankle injury.
Leyton Orient v Oldham
Leyton Orient's Sean Thornton is still suspended, however defender Alton Thelwell (knee) is pushing for a start after returning from injury.
Oldham boss John Sheridan has Lee Hughes (hernia) available as well as Reuben Hazell, who has made a swift recovery from a hamstring problem.
Millwall v Hartlepool
Millwall caretaker manager Richard Shaw is without Chris Hackett (knee), Dave Brammer, Ryan Smith, Danny Spiller and Tom Brighton.
Hartlepool have defender Jamie McCunnie and midfielder Willie Boland unavailable through suspension, however striker Ian Moore returns after sitting out last weekend's defeat by Brighton.
Northampton v Southend
Northampton are sweating on the fitness of Andy Holt (hamstring), and are also likely to be with out Ian Henderson and Giles Coke.
Southend manager Steve Tilson is without Che Wilson (Achilles) and Darryl Flahavan, however duo Richie Foran (flu) and Garry Richards may return (ankle).
Nottm Forest v Tranmere
Nottingham Forest boss Colin Calderwood has Nathan Tyson and James Perch available after recovering from their respective knee injuries, but Neil Lennon is set to miss out due to family reasons.
Tranmere are likely to be without striker Calvin Zola (knee), while winger Chris Shuker is still struggling with a thigh injury.
Swindon Town v Doncaster
Swindon goalkeeper Phil Smith (groin) and defender Jerel Ifil face late fitness tests ahead of the clash against Rovers.
Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll is expected to name an unchanged line-up, with no fresh injury or suspension worries.
Walsall v Cheltenham
Walsall boss Richard Money has the luxury of no new injury worries ahead of the clash against The Robins.
Cheltenham, though, are set to be without John Finnigan (foot), while midfielder Ben Gill is struggling with a knee problem.
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