| |
Homepage > Articles
Conference Press Release
22
March 2002
barnet
Defender Greg Heald is an injury doubt for Barnet’s
home clash against Telford. Heald, who is suffering from
a back problem, was forced to miss the midweek mauling of
Dagenham with Lee Pluck taking his place. Rob Sawyers
remains doubtful with the shin injury which has ruled him
out of the last two matches.
boston
united
Conference leaders Boston are sweating on the fitness of
Mark Monington and Ross Weatherstone ahead of the clash
with Chester. Monington missed the midweek win against
Nuneaton with a twisted knee while Weatherstone came off
after 21 minutes of the game after scoring the opening
goal in the 4-1 win.
chester
city
Mark Wright has been boosted by the news that Michael
McElhatton has extended his loan from Third Division
Rushden & Diamonds for a further month. The Irish
midfielder, who has scored twice in his five games as a
Chester player, will retain his place in the side to face
league leaders Boston.
dagenham
& redbridge
Garry Hill has the luxury of a fully-fit squad to select
from when they travel to Leigh RMI. He said:
“It’s another tough game and we will be looking
to bounce back from the defeat at Barnet as quick as we
can. You are always going to have setbacks along the way.
We have just got to show a bit of character and keep
going.”
doncaster
rovers
Doncaster will be without Justin Jackson for the visit of
Hayes. Jackson is out with a groin strain, but he is the
only absentee for Dave Penney’s men. Tim Ryan came
through his appearance for England’s semi-pro team
in midweek unscathed, and Andy Watson is available after
playing for the reserves in midweek.
dover
athletic
Clive Walker is boosted by the return of Leon Kelly from
suspension for Dover’s relegation battle at
Stalybridge. But midfielder Jimmy Strouts is still out
through suspension and Neil Le Bihan is set to miss out
with a thigh strain. Jake Leberl has a knock, but Walker
is confident he will be fit.
farnborough
town
Midfielder Steve Watson is available to face Stevenage
after a two-match ban. Goalkeeper Tony Pennock is also in
contention after Rushden agreed to extend his loan. Town
clinched a convincing 4-2 success over Hereford in their
last game and manager Graham Westley said: “It was a
good win over Hereford.”
forest
green rovers
Striker Carl Heggs is ruled out of Forest Green’s
encounter with Nuneaton Borough at The Lawn. The
31-year-old completes a two-match ban after also sitting
out the 2-1 defeat to Leigh RMI last weekend. But manager
Nigel Spink will welcome back Stephen Jenkins and Matthew
Coupe after suspension.
hayes
Terry Brown hopes to welcome back goalkeeper Bertrand
Bossu from injury for the trip to Doncaster. Hayes boss
Brown is also hoping to sign a new defender on a
non-contract or loan basis. He said: “We’re
conceding too many goals and you can’t expect to
score three or four goals to win a game every week”.
hereford
united
Player-coach Phil Robinson is sweating on the fitness of
Matt Baker for Hereford’s home encounter with
Morecambe. The 22-year-old goalkeeper is still struggling
with an ankle problem and will be assessed before the
game. But the Bulls are definitely without suspended duo
Matt Clarke and John Snape.
leigh rmi
Striker Tony Black has been ruled out of the game with
Dagenham because of a knee ligament problem. The
32-year-old sustained the injury during the 2-1 win at
Forest Green and had to be replaced by Neil Fisher at
half-time. Strike partner Dino Maamria will also miss out
as he starts a three-match suspension.
margate
Chris Kinnear has two players suspended for the home
clash against Southport. Dave Saunders and Charlie Mitten
both miss out, while Ian O’Connell is doubtful with
a facial injury. Gar y Blackford has a hamstring injury
and Phil Collins is also out with an Achilles problem.
morecambe
Jim Harvey has no new injury or suspension concerns for
Morecambe’s clash at Hereford. The Shrimps were held
to a 2-2 draw by Southport in their last game but Harvey
is ready for the trip to Edgar Street. He said:
“There are no easy games and Hereford are a good
side at home - but we are looking forward to it.”
northwich
victoria
Jimmy Quinn has the luxury of a full squad to choose from
for the home clash with relegation-threatened Woking.
Northwich are currently seventh in the table but Quinn
expects a tough test against the Cardinals. He said:
“There are no easy games and we need to make sure we
go about it in the right manner.”
nuneaton
borough
Steve Burr is without Barry Williams for their clash with
Forest Green at The Lawn. The defender limped off in the
4-1 defeat at Boston with a hamstring problem and has no
chance of being available for the trip. Burr said:
“Forest Green are quite similar to ourselves and I
think it will be a tight game.”
scarborough
Russell Slade’s Scarborough go in search of a third
successive win when they host in-form Yeovil at the
McCain Stadium. Mark Patterson is suspended while Richard
Tracey (ankle) and Paul Shepherd (dislocated shoulder)
remain on the sidelines. Gareth Stoker is doubtful with a
knee injury.
southport
Boss Phil Wilson has two players suspended as his
Southport side make the trip to Margate. Defender Barry
Jones and striker Steve Whitehall, who have scored 12
goals so far this season, both miss out. Wilson said:
“Margate are no mugs and it’s a long trip and
will be a difficult game.”
stalybridge
celtic
First-choice goalkeeper Lee Walker is back for the clash
against fellow strugglers Dover. Walker was cup-tied for
the FA Trophy defeat against Stevenage but will return
for the match at Bower Fold. Manager Paul Futcher has no
new injury worries or suspensions, but is looking to add
to his squad before transfer deadline day.
stevenage
borough
Wayne Turner faces a selection headache when his side
meet Farnborough. Simon Wormull (bruised shin) and Martin
Williams (thigh strain) are already ruled out of the
game. Jude Stirling and Sam McMahon are also struggling
with injury and their fitness will be assessed in the
build-up to the clash.
telford
united
Jake King is without three key players for their tough
trip to face in-form Barnet. Defender Mark Albrighton is
ruled out of the Underhill clash as he starts a
five-match ban. Steve Palmer is sidelined with a knee
problem, while Jake Edwards (groin) is also forced to
watch from the stands.
woking
Woking are set to be without Scott Steele for the trip to
Northwich. Steele sustained a groin injury during the 3-1
win against Doncaster and is rated as very doubtful by
boss Geoff Chapple. He said: “Northwich are a good
side but we need to keep winning to keep a gap between us
and the relegation places.”
yeovil
town
Third-placed Yeovil attempt to set a new 20-match
unbeaten record when they visit struggling Scarborough.
Gary Johnson’s side welcome back skipper Terry
Skiverton, defender Anthony Tonkin and midfielder Nick
Crittenden from England duty. All three played in the 2-1
semi-professional win over the USA at Stevenage.
|
|