Elliott Adds To Problems

Last updated : 04 March 2004 By Andy Beill
Elliott is doubtful due to illness, but Ian Ashbee and Jason Price are expected to be back in the side. The pair are fully fit after recovering from achilles injuries.

Ashbee could form a formidable central midfield partnership with Junior Lewis. Price can take his familiar place on right wing, while there are options for who could replace Elliott if he doesn't make it. Stuart Green could switch to the left, while Peter Taylor also has Andy Holt, Nathan Peat and Ryan France available.

Danny Allsopp will still be missing so Ben Burgess and Jon Walters continue to build on their strike partnership.

With Andy Dawson out for the month, Alton Thelwell could stay at left-back, or Richard Hinds may be switched to that position if Ashbee comes in.

Expected line-up (4-4-2): Myhill; Marshall, Joseph, Delaney, Thelwell; Price, Ashbee, Lewis, Green; Walters, Burgess.
Subs: Musselwhite, Hinds, Holt, France, Forrester.