However, Taylor doesn't want to risk aggrevating the midfielder's injury, and with loan signing Junior Lewis in his squad he can afford to rest Ashbee until he's fully fit.
The Tigers boss is also contemplating leaving out top scorer Danny Allsopp again. He could be back in action on Saturday, but Taylor may opt to stick with Jon Walters partnering Ben Burgess until the Australian is completely over a groin injury that has plagued him for the last four months. The next match he starts is likely to be the all-ticket home clash against Scunthorpe on the 13th.
However, Justin Whittle should be able to return for the reserves against Preston tomorrow.