Injuries piling up again

Last updated : 24 December 2008 By Dane Vincent

Doubtful: Weir-Daley is doubtful with an ankle ligament injury.
Notts
County
could be without five players for the Boxing Day trip to Blundell Park because of an assortment of injuries.

Russell Hoult (shoulder), Richard Butcher (foot) and Adam Tann (knee) are all being nursed on the treatment table.

In addition to the trio, cameo substitute, Spencer Weir-Daley (ankle) and Charlton Athletic youngster, Nathaniel Wedderburn (knee) are both doubtful.


Jamie Forrester will serve the second part of his three-match ban, meaning that Sean Canham and Delroy Facey will lead the line once again.


After picking up his fifth yellow card of the season, Michael Johnson is set to serve a one game suspension, but this will begin after the Mariners' clash.


Therefore, John Thompson - who is set to stay with the club until the end of the season - can expect to operate in the centre of midfield.


Derby
County
full-back, Jason Beardsley will not have his loan extended, due to a persistent thigh problem.


Mike Newell is expected to name the same side that drew 2-2 with
Aldershot Town last Saturday.


The Mariners have no fresh worries but will be without winger, Peter Till and defender, Tom Newey, who both have hamstring troubles.