Magpies Trio Set To Miss Weekend Clash

Kevin Nicholson - Made A Return To Action Last Night

Nicholson has been out since early November after breaking a small bone in his foot during the game with Mansfield, while Liburd has been out with a knee injury picked up also in that game.

Hackworth had minory surgery on his knee at the end of October after picking up the injury at the start of October in a reserve clash.

He has featured in the last 3 reserve games, but Billy Dearden feels he is still a little way off making a return.

"Liburd had 80 minutes, Nicholson 70 minutes and it was great to see Hackworth on the scoresheet," Dearden told the Evening Post

"I don't expect any of them to take a place on the bench against Queens Park Rangers, but I'll have to see how they bear up following last night's match.

"It's disappointing, but there's not a lot we can do about it." Dearden added.

Liburd - Been Out For Over A Month

Dearden says he will not be rushing players back if they are not ready, with Notts' squad paperthin as it is. The Magpies have a number of games coming up over the holiday period, and will take every player they can get during the busy schedule.

"When you've had as many players out as we've had, you can't afford to take any risks.

"The last thing I want is to jeopardise someone's rehabilitation by pressing them into action too quickly." The Magpies manager added.