Shake-Up for Bury's Visit

Last updated : 25 August 2002 By Andy Beill
Owen Morrison
Owen Morrison
Two changes are forced upon him, with Ian Ashbee serving a one-match suspension and Stuart Elliott out with a knee injury.

Either Mark Greaves or new signing Dean Keates could step straight into Ashbee's boots in the midfield holding role, but Elliott's replacement isn't as straightforward.

Owen Morrison, Gary Bradshaw or Ryan Williams could all go into the left forward position, but Molby has talked of changing from 4-3-3 to 4-4-2 and so Mike Price could keep his place in the team and go onto the left wing.

Earlier in the week Lawrie Dudfield was doubtful due to illness, but he is now expected to play after resuming training.

Justin Whittle
Justin Whittle
In defence, Justin Whittle is pushing for a recall and is tipped to take Greg Strong's place. Molby also has to choose between Mike Edwards and Carl Regan at right-back.

With so many options available to him, Molby is keeping tight-lipped about his choices: "I need to have a think about a few things and want to give us the best opportunity of picking up three points."

Expected line-up (4-3-3): Glennon; Regan, Whittle, Anderson, Smith; Green, Greaves, Keates; Dudfield, Alexander, Morrison.
Subs: Musselwhite, Edwards, Strong, Price, Williams, Bradshaw.

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