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11 December 2003

ACCRINGTON STANLEY

Accrington boss John Coleman is able to welcome back midfielder Ged Brannan for the visit of Aldershot. Brannan was cup tied for the 1-1 draw with Bournemouth in the FA Cup. Jonathan Smith is rated 50/50 after picking up a knee injury while Steve Hollis is definitely out with a broken wrist.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Paul Mullin 47
Shots on target Paul Mullin 33
Shots off target Lutel James 18
Assists Rory Prendergast 6
Crosses Rory Prendergast 106
Offsides Lutel James 32
Fouls Paul Mullin 44
Free-kicks won Lutel James 48

ALDERSHOT

Aldershot are without several key defenders as they prepare to take on Accrington. Welsh under-21 centre-half Matt Rees has been recalled from his loan spell by First Division Millwall, while Ray Warburton and Dean Hooper are suspended. But midfielder Tony Shields and striker Tim Sills could return after serving one-match bans.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Tim Sills 57
Shots on target Tim Sills 33
Shots off tar-get Tim Sills 24
Assists Tim Sills 5
Crosses Dean Hooper 32
Offsides Roscoe D'Sane 18
Fouls Roscoe D'Sane 29
Free-kicks won Tim Sills 41

BARNET

Barnet boss Martin Allen will be without forward Peter Beadle for the trip to Telford after he picked up a knee injury. Midfielder Lewis Hogg has left the club my mutual consent and Allen is currently looking to bring in a replacement. Soloman Henry is available after a shoulder problem.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Giuliano Grazioli 44
Shots on target Giuliano Grazioli 30
Shots off target Ben Strevens 14
Assists Ian Hendon 5
Crosses Mark Williams 44
Offsides Giuliano Grazioli 39
Fouls Danny Maddix 53
Free-kicks won Mark Williams 49

BURTON ALBION

Burton boss Nigel Clough is sweating on the fitness of two key players ahead of his side's clash with Gravesend. Forward Dale Anderson picked up a calf injury during the FA Cup defeat against Hartlepool, while defender Steve Chettle has suf-fered a recurrence of a back injury and is rated doubtful.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Robert Talbot 27
Shots on target Robert Talbot 14
Shots off target Darren Stride 16
Assists Dale Anderson 6
Crosses Aaron Webster 41
Offsides Robert Talbot 17
Fouls Terry Henshaw 22
Free-kicks won Dale Anderson 33

CHESTER CITY

Chester boss Mark Wright will have a fully-fit squad to choose from as he prepares his side to entertain Stevenage. Several first-teamers played in a midweek reserve friendly against Guiseley, running out comfortable 14-2 winners. Striker Darren Stamp came through unscathed, while Phil Bolland suffered no reaction after returning from a foot injury.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Darryn Stamp 39
Shots on target Ben Davies 26
Shots off target Darryn Stamp 16
Assists Kevin McIntyre 11
Crosses Kevin McIntyre 55
Offsides Darryn Stamp 23
Fouls Darryn Stamp 48
Free-kicks won Ben Davies 42

DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE

Dagenham will be without new striker Chris Moore for the clash with Leigh RMI. Moore sits out again through suspension but he will be available for the trip to Stevenage on the 20th. Otherwise the Daggers report a clean bill of health following their midweek County Cup tie against East Sturrock United.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Mark Bentley 34
Shots on target Mark Bentley 24
Shots off target Mark Bentley 10
Assists Paul Bruce 4
Crosses Tarkan Mustafa 37
Offsides Leon Braithwaite 15
Fouls Mark Bentley 44
Free-kicks won Mark Bentley 30

EXETER

Exeter boss Eamonn Dolan will select from a full squad as third placed City visit Halifax Town. The sides drew 1-1 on the opening day of the season but since then City have gone on an unbeaten run which has put them among the promotion candidates. Midfielder Martin Thomas (pelvis) could come into contention after returning to training.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Sean Devine 45
Shots on target Sean Devine 28
Shots off target Sean Devine 17
Assists Steve Flack 7
Crosses James Coppinger 33
Offsides Steve Flack 33
Fouls Steve Flack 65
Free-kicks won Steve Flack 40

FARNBOROUGH

Farnborough boss Vic Searle will be without midfielder Richard Hodgson for the visit of Scarborough. Hodgson is sidelined by a one-match ban, but Searle has no other new injury or suspensions worries. Dean Green is still out with the knee prob-lem which has kept him sidelined for over two months.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Richard Hodgson 25
Shots on target Richard Hodgson 12
Shots off target Richard Hodgson 13
Assists Richard Hodgson 4
Crosses Richard Hodgson 48
Offsides Ken Charlery 11
Fouls Nick Burton 35
Free-kicks won Sacha Opinel 38

FOREST GREEN

Forest Green manager Colin Addison is sweat-ing on the fitness of several key players ahead of the trip to Northwich. Jon Richardson, Gareth Stoker and Neil Grayson were all forced to miss the draw with Exeter with hamstring injuries. Kevin Langan (ankle) should be fit, but Alexander Sykes and Scott Rogers are suspended.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Neil Grayson 35
Shots on target Neil Grayson 18
Shots off target Neil Grayson 17
Assists Neil Grayson 7
Crosses Martin Foster 35
Offsides Neil Grayson 18
Fouls Neil Grayson 40
Free-kicks won Neil Grayson 73

GRAVESEND & NORTHFLEET

Gravesend boss Andy Ford will be without defender Justin Skinner for the trip to face Burton. Skinner has picked up a knock and could be sidelined for up to four weeks. The club can welcome back Rob Owen from a one-match suspension but lose James Pinnock to a three-match ban.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Rob Haworth 24
Shots on target Rob Haworth 12
Shots off target Steve Perkins 15
Assists Ben Walshe 6
Crosses Ben Walshe 19
Offsides Rob Haworth 36
Fouls Rob Haworth 45
Free-kicks won Rob Haworth 30

HALIFAX TOWN

Halifax boss Chris Wilder will be without defender Mark Monington for the visit of Exeter. Monington has had a scan on his injured knee and will be sent to see a specialist, but will only be sidelined for the short-term Defender Adam Quinn is out until the New Year with a toe injury.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Lewis Killeen 29
Shots on target Lewis Killeen 18
Shots off target Lee Elam 13
Assists Lee Elam 4
Crosses Ryan Mallon 43
Offsides Lewis Killeen 20
Fouls Christian Lee 32
Free-kicks won Christian Lee 40

HEREFORD UNITED

Hereford boss Graham Turner will be with-out Andy Tretton and Steve Guinan for the clash with Tamworth. Defender Tretton is out with a thigh injury while striker Guinan has picked up a blow to his knee. The Bulls, who have hit nine goals in their last two games, have no other injury or suspension worries.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Stephen Guinan 58
Shots on target Stephen Guinan 34
Shots off target Ben Smith 26
Assists Paul Parry 6
Crosses Paul Parry 66
Offsides Stephen Guinan 30
Fouls Stephen Guinan 30
Free-kicks won Stephen Guinan 38

LEIGH RMI

Leigh RMI boss Phil Starbuck has completed the signing of Ian Fitzpatrick on a one-month loan deal and the defend-er should come into contention for the clash with Dagenham. Fellow defender Steve Redmond should also play a part after fully recovering from a calf problem. Forward Ian Monk has joined Stalybridge.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots David McNiven 35
Shots on target David McNiven 25
Shots off target David McNiven 10
Assists Neil Robinson 4
Crosses Warren Peyton 43
Offsides David McNiven 35
Fouls David McNiven 40
Free-kicks won David McNiven 40

MARGATE

Margate boss Chris Kinnear is sweating on the fitness of two key players ahead of his side's clash with Shrewsbury Town on Sunday. Darren Watson (knee) and Jean-Michel Sigere (ham-string) will both face late fitness tests, despite coming on as substi-tutes in the 1-1 draw with Farnborough last week.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Emmanuel Omoyinmi 25
Shots on target Emmanuel Omoyinmi 16
Shots off target Jay Saunders 11
Assists Adrian Clarke 4
Crosses Terry McFlynn 15
Offsides Che Stadhart 22
Fouls Graham Porter 37
Free-kicks won Sam Sodje 35

MORECAMBE

Morecambe boss Jim Harvey should have a fully-fit squad to chose from as he prepares his side to face Woking. On-loan defender Shaun Garnett missed last week's 4-0 win over Tamworth with a knee injury but is likely to play. Midfielder Stuart Drummond remains a long-term casualty with a knee ligament injury.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Adriano Rigoglioso 34
Shots on target Adriano Rigoglioso 19
Shots off target Gary Thompson 16
Assists Gary Thompson 5
Crosses Adriano Rigoglioso 34
Offsides Danny Carlton 20
Fouls Danny Carlton 33
Free-kicks won David Perkins 43

NORTHWICH VICTORIA

Managerless Northwich will be without striker Chris Ward for the visit of Forest Green. Ward is sidelined due to a one-match ban, but the club have no other suspension or injury worries. The club parted company with previous boss Alvin McDonald on Tuesday and chairman David Stone is likely to take charge.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Jonny Allan 28
Shots on target Jonny Allan 16
Shots off target Mark Devlin 13
Assists Chris Ward 3
Crosses Steve Garvey 48
Offsides Christopher Thompson 20
Fouls Jonny Allan 33
Free-kicks won Jonny Allan 32

SCARBOROUGH

Scarborough go into their clash with Farnborough without Karl Rose. The striker is serving a one-match suspension, but manager Russ Slade is hopeful that Chris Senior will shake off a virus in time to partner Mark Quayle in attack. Steve Capper is back from the World Youth Championship and fellow full-back Steve Baker has recovered from a thigh injury.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Mark Quayle 45
Shots on target Mark Quayle 23
Shots off target Mark Quayle 22
Assists Matthew Redmile 2
Crosses Michael Price 17
Offsides Mark Quayle 21
Fouls Karl Rose 36
Free-kicks won Mark Hotte 37

SHREWSBURY

Shrewsbury boss Jimmy Quinn will be without midfielder Ian Fitzpatrick for the trip to face Margate on Sunday after allowing him to join Conference rivals Leigh RMI on a month's loan. Lee Bell is available for selection having come through a reserve-team fixture following a hamstring injury. Midfielder Martin O'Connor is suspended.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Luke Rodgers 59
Shots on target Luke Rodgers 26
Shots off target Luke Rodgers 33
Assists Luke Rodgers 4
Crosses Stephen Jagielka 37
Offsides Luke Rodgers 46
Fouls Sam Aiston 39
Free-kicks won Luke Rodgers 34

STEVENAGE BOROUGH

Stevenage manager Graham Westley faces a selection nightmare as he prepares his side to face Chester. The squad have been hit by a bout of flu and Westley has had to call up five youth team players. Defender Jason Goodliffe and goalkeeper Mark Westhead remain long-term absentees.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Anthony Elding 42
Shots on target Anthony Elding 25
Shots off target Anthony Elding 17
Assists Simon Wormull 6
Crosses Simon Travis 46
Offsides Anthony Elding 34
Fouls Barry Laker 36
Free-kicks won Barry Laker 26

TAMWORTH

Tamworth boss Darron Gee has a selection headache with suspensions and injuries mounting up ahead of the clash with Hereford. Paul Barnes is serving a three-match ban while Jason Blunt is suspended for one match. Marcus Ebdon is suffering from knee ligament damage and could be sidelined for up to six weeks.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Mark Cooper 49
Shots on target Mark Cooper 28
Shots off target Mark Cooper 21
Assists Scott Rickards 2
Crosses Rob Warner 39
Offsides Scott Rickards 30
Fouls Matt Fisher 33
Free-kicks won Richard Follett 37

TELFORD

Telford boss Mick Jones is waiting on the fitness of Scott Green ahead of his side's clash with Barnet. Green picked up a knee injury and was forced to miss Telford's goalless draw at Shrewsbury last weekend. Michael Blackwood has recovered from an ankle knock, feeling no ill-effects from his substitute appearance against the Shrews.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Lee Mills 53
Shots on target Lee Mills 24
Shots off tar-get Lee Mills 29
Assists Lee Mills 4
Crosses Matthew Clarke 42
Offsides Lee Mills 18
Fouls Lee Mills 30
Free-kicks won Lee Mills 36

WOKING

Woking boss Glenn Cockerill could be without two key players as he prepares his side to face Morecambe. Defender Jon Boardman is doubtful with a hamstring injury while midfielder Scott Canham has picked up a blow to his knee. Otherwise Cockerill has no further injury or suspension worries.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Steve Ferguson 33
Shots on target Steve Ferguson 23
Shots off target Raphael Nade 18
Assists Scott Canham 4
Crosses Scott Canham 38
Offsides Amos Foyewa 22
Fouls Amos Foyewa 40
Free-kicks won Raphael Nade 35

 

 
       
 

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