After two months on the injury table, Michael Johnson is back in full training and could return for tomorrow's game with Morecambe. 
With Jamie Clapham doubtful (knee), the inspirational centre-back could be thrown in at the deep end despite admitting feeling rusty.
On-loan Derby County defender, Mitchell Hanson is another option and could make his debut.
Top scorer, Richard Butcher has been ruled out until February with a broken metatarsal that he picked up in the FA Cup clash with Kettering last week.
Jay Smith could therefore get a chance to cement himself as a regular in the centre of midfield in his absence.
Another player hoping to start is last week's goal scorer, Sean Canham, but the return of Jonathan Forte may prevent his inclusion in the starting-11.
Matthew Hamshaw (hamstring), Adam Tann (knee), and the Corsa kicking, Ben Fairclough (hamstring) will definitely miss out.