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JOHNS BACK FOR
DIV TWO TEAM NEWS CHARLTON?
Charlton may have goalkeeper Nicky
Johns and defender Steve Thompson back
for the visit to Hull.
Johns has been out of action with a
knee injury and Thompson was suspended
for one match and then failed to regain
his place.
Manager Lennie Lawrence delays
selection from a 16-man squad.
Hull captain Garreth Roberts is out for
the season after breaking a bone in his
foot in training. Billy Askew looks set
to regain his first team place. >>>>>
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BRAUN FOR THE BEST SHAVING RESULT
P142ORACLE 142 Fri18 Apr ITV 1636:22
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DILLON MAY BE
DIV TWO TEAM NEWS BACK FOR POMPEY
Portsmouth's midfield player Kevin
Dillon may return for the crucial match
against Grimsby against medical advice.
Dillon has missed four matches since
sustaining a fractured cheekbone in a
collision with John Fashanu, then with
Millwall.
Three successive defeats have severely
damaged Portsmouth's promotion hopes
and the squad was whisked away to the
Channel Islands this week for a break.
Full-back Paul Hardyman has recovered
from flu, and veteran striker Mick
Channon partners Mick Qjinn in attack.
Grimsby are unchanged. >>>>>
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P142ORACLE 142 Fri18 Apr ITV 1647:15
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NORWICH BID TO
DIV TWO TEAM NEWS RETAIN TITLE
Stoke manager Mick Mills has kept faith
with the team which was held 0-0 at
home to Carlisle last week for the
visit to Norwich.
Teenage striker Graham Shaw is likely
to be substitute after recovering from
a strained knee ligament.
Mark Barham is Norwich's only doubt as
tPey seek to clinch the Second Division
championship. He has an Achilles tendon
injury, so Dale Gordon stands by.
Huddersfield are unchanged at home to
Brighton who add unsettled Kieran
OORegan. Alan Biley may be out for the
season with a hamstring injury. >>>>>
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P142ORACLE 142 Fri18 Apr ITV 1647:27
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BAIRD RETURNS
DIV TWO TEAM NEWS FOR LEEDS
Striker Ian Baird returns for Leeds at
Crystal Palace.
Baird missed the win over Millwall
because of suspension, but is recalled
in place of Bob Taylor. John Sheridan
reappears in midfield.
Palace, who mathematically could still
win promotion, have two strikers fit
again for the all-ticket match.
They welcome back Ian Wright and Phil
Barber. Wright damaged an ankle last
Saturday while Barber has missed the
last two games with a groin injury.
>>>>>
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P142ORACLE 142 Fri18 Apr ITV 1658:10
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SHREWSBURY
DIV TWO TEAM NEWS UNCHANGED
Shrewsbury, who have eased their
relegation fears, take on promotion
candidates Wimbledon at Gay Meadow with
the same side that won 2-0 at Brighton.
Wimbledon add defender Dave Martin and
midfielder Wally Downes to their squad
but are likely to be unchanged from
their midweek game against Bradford.
Steve Galliers is set to keep his place
leaving Glyn Hodges as substitute
again.
Unchanged Bradford City travel to
Millwall who recall defenders Lindsay
Smith and Nicky Coleman. Alan Walker
and Paul Hinshelwood drop out. >>>>>
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P142ORACLE 142 Fri18 Apr ITV 1659:34
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INJURY CRISIS
DIV TWO TEAM NEWS AT OLDHAM
Skspensions and injuries have disrupted
Oldham's plans for their home game
against Middlesbrough.
John Ryan is suspended while Paul Jones
(thigh) and Gary Williams (foot) have
failed fitness tests.
Mick McGuire (foot) and Tony Henry
(knee) face late fitness checks, but
Gordon Smith has recovered from a foot
injury.
Middlesbrough 'keeper Stephen Pears
faces a fitness test and manager Bruce
Rioch has included Southampton's on-
loan Phil Kite in his 15-strong squad.
>>>>>
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P142ORACLE 142 Fri18 Apr ITV 1609:25
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PROBLEMS FOR
DIV TWO TEAM NEWS SUNDERLAND
Sunderland have problems against
Barnsley in the first of three home
games which will decide whether they go
into Division Three for the first time.
Barry Venison has a stomach upset,
while Shaun Elliott and Steve Hetzke
have hamstring trouble.
George Burley has recovered from an
ankle injury and is set to return.
Barnsley's David Hirst is set for a
recall after recovering from an ankle
knock, while utility man Stuart Gray
is also fit.
Trevor Aylott is doubtful. >>>>>
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P142ORACLE 142 Fri18 Apr ITV 1605:08
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FULHAM PAIR
DIV TWO TEAM NEWS ARE BACK
Fulham pair Paul Parker and Dean Coney
are both recalled for the vital
relegation battle at Carlisle.
Fulham, who have to win in order to
keep alive their faint hopes of staying
up, are without Cliff Carr.
Carlisle await a fitness test on
defender Mike McCartney.
Sheffield United take a squad of 15 to
Blackburn with acting manager Billy
McEwan making a late choice.
Blackburn recall Jimmy Quinn, who has
been dropped for the last four games.
He could take over from Cliff Thompson.
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