Big Decisions For Taylor

Last updated : 02 November 2003 By Andy Beill
Ashbee begins a two-match suspension so the midfield holding role is up for grabs. Dean Keates, Steve Melton and Richard Hinds are all in the frame to come straight in for the Tigers skipper.

However, Stuart Elliott trained yesterday and could be risked. If he does start then Andy Holt looks like moving to central midfield.

Joining Ashbee on the sidelines will be Jamie Forrester and Alton Thelwell with knee and foot injuries respectively. Forrester should be fit to face his old side Scunthorpe in the LDV Trophy on Tuesday, while Thelwell's injury doesn't look too serious either. Marc Joseph will come in at right-back, and will also take over the captaincy in Ashbee's absence.

Forward Danny Webb will be rewarded for his recent form in the reserves with a place on the bench again.

Expected line-up (4-4-2): Musselwhite; Joseph, Whittle, Delaney, Dawson; Price, Green, Keates, Holt; Burgess, Allsopp.
Subs: Fettis, Hinds, Melton, France, Webb.