From: tjc@ecs.soton.ac.uk (Tim Chown)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.soccer
Subject: English News: FA Cup team news
Date: 16 Nov 92 10:11:27 GMT


David Platt is England's latest injury worry for next week's World Cup
qualifier against Turkey after arriving at Lilleshall with a knee injury.
The Juventus midfielder, England's only scorer in the last seven internationals
has had the problem for three weeks and was forced to pull out of a midweek
friendly for the club.  Platt, who will eventually need an
operation on the piece of cartilage floating around in his knee, looks
almost certain to miss the Turkey game.  There are still injury doubts over
David Batty and John Salako.

Peterborough are hoping striker Dominic Iorfa will be back from his native
Nigeria in time for the visit to Diadora side Kingstonian.
Manager Chris Turner has Richard Curtis standing by and expects both Marcus
Ebdon and Darren Bradshaw to recover from slight strains.

Aston Villa midfielder Lee Williams has joined Shrewsbury on-loan and will play
in the home tie against Mansfield.

Fulham have doubts over four key players as they prepare for their tie
against Third Division strugglers Northampton.
Manager Don Mackay will therefore delay naming his side until the last
possible moment.

Hayes are looking to spring another big surprise. They travel to Brighton with
last year's defeat of Fulham still fresh in their memory. John Stephen and
and Andy Cox are their only absentees.  Brighton will probably field the team
which beat Stockport last week.

Yeovil are after their 15th Football League scalp in the big West Country
derby against struggling Third Division club Torquay United.
But the tie brings agony for ex-West Brom midfielder Wayne Dobbins, who
will miss playing against his old side because of suspension.

York City have been hit by a double injury blow as they prepare to meet
Stockport. Nigel Pepper has been ruled out with damaged knee ligaments, while
'keeper Dean Kiely has broken a finger.

Dagenham and Redbridge are hoping to include former Peterborough star Garry
Kimble for the visit of Leyton Orient.  He got the goal which last year beat
Liverpool in the Rumbelows Cup.

Gillingham go into an awkward tie against Kettering with skipper Paul
Clark and centre half Gary Breen still doubtful. Paul Hague is standing by.

Kingstonian are expecting a sell-out crowd for the visit of First Division
Peterborough. And manager Chris Kelly is predicting an upset if his team play
anywhere near their best.

Rotherham chief Phil Henson has drafted in Jonathan Howard and Shaun Goodwin
for the tie with Walsall. They replace the injured Mark Todd and David Currie,
who has returned to Barnsley.  Walsall bring in Wayne Williams after a
thigh strain ` just before he starts a three-match ban. Derek Statham and
David Edwards are still out injured.

Scunthorpe are in a desperate situation as they prepare to face Huddersfield.
Dean Martin is suspended, Andrew Stevenson doubtful and Joe Joyce and
Sammy Goodacre definitely out.

West Brom recall striker Simon Garner, fit-again after a hamstring injury, for
the visit of Aylesbury. Wayne Fereday is also included in the squad.

Wigan are without the cup-tied Peter Skipper and the ineligible Chris Makin
for their match with Carlisle. John Robertson returns from injury and Steve
Appleton could play.

Carlisle will name their team from a squad of 15 and might give Tommy Heron
his debut if Derek Walsh fails to come through a late fitness test on his
groin injury.

Bournemouth still have big problems as they meet Barnet. Eight players are out
injured, although Paul Wood is in the running. Nicky Morgan is ineligible but
Steve Lovell makes his home debut.  Barnet travel with an unchanged squad.
They will probably parade the side that lost to York last week.

Bolton will have to make do without David Lee against Sutton Coldfield. He
is on loan from Southampton, who will not allow him to be cup tied. Tony
Kelly comes into contention.

Blackpool cannot play on-loan Richard Harvey against Rochdale because his
club Luton will not allow him to be cup tied. Jamie Murphy returns in the left
back berth.  Rochdale are still missing long-term
casualties Paul Butler, Steve Doyle and Tony Brown and will name from the only
13 available to them.

Cardiff City are another club who are not allowed to field an on-loan player.
Sunderland's Tony Kelly is the unlucky one as Cohen Griffiths takes his place
against Bath.

Bradford City welcome defender Gary Williams back from injury and Lee
Duxbury back from suspension as they take on Rochdale. Paul Reid, however,
is banned.

Preston cannot play their loan pair, Daniel Graham (Barnsley) and Colin
Taylor (Wolves), but include Stephen Finney and Simon Burton in the squad.

Scarborough, fresh from Wednesday's 2-1 Coca Cola Cup defeat of Plymouth, will
name the same team for their visit to Burnley. Stuart Ford keeps his place in
goal because of Mark Evans' injury.

Colchester are likely to field the side which lost at Cardiff when they take on
Vauxhall Conference outfit Slough, while Leyton Orient are also unchanged
for their visit to Dagenham.

Darlington welcome Andy Toman and Nick Pickering back to the squad for the tie
with Hull. Both have recovered from injury and manager Billy McEwan has a
full squad to choose from.  Hull have centre backs Dave Mail and
Russ Wilcox back in contention, but Sunderland are not allowing on-loan
Martin Carruthers to play.

Doncaster will recall Grant Morrow to their side for Hartlepool's visit. He
takes the place of Kieron Brady, who is ineligible. Leading marksman Mick
Jeffries failed a fitness test.  Hartlepool 'keeper Martin Hodge returns
after suspension but Keith Nobbs is a certain non-starter and there is doubt
about John McPhail, Nicky Southall and Mick Tait.
Youngsters Ian McGuckin and Scott Garrett are included in the squad.

Wrexham, who are visiting Crewe, have doubts only over 'flu-victim Mel Pejic.

Exeter City manager Alan Ball is likely to name an unchanged line-up for their
match against Vauxhall Conference club Kidderminster.

Chesterfield make just one change as they welcome Macclesfield to Saltergate
Trevor Hebberd returns from injury and replaces the suspended Paul McGugan.

Lincoln City boss Steve Thompson is expecting Peter Costello back from
injury, but has also added Ben Dixon to his squad. Kevin Finney is still out.

Hereford are taking their entire squad (of 14) to Diadora League club Sutton.

Div 1:

CAMBRIDGE v BARNSLEY
Hot-shot striker David Currie returns to bolster the Barnsley squad for the
tough test at the Abbey.  Currie, who has been on loan at
neighbours Rotherham, is included in a 16-man squad, along with John Pearson
who has been out with a neck injury.  Cambridge, beaten only once in their
last eight games, have Michael Cheetham back on the wing after five games out
with a thigh injury.  The Abbeymen have been doing their
homework on Barnsley by watching videos of Mel Machin's men.

CHARLTON v NEWCASTLE
Darren Pitcher returns to the Charlton squad after missing the last three
games with a foot infection but Steve Gatting and Kim Grant are still out.
It will be Charlton's last match at Upton Park before returning to The
Valley.  Winger Robert Lee makes his Newcastle
comeback after injury against his former club.
Lee, bought from Charlton for #700,000 in September, has missed United's last
four games with bruised kidneys.

GRIMSBY v BRISTOL CITY
Graham Rodger and Neil Woods are both fit and available for in-form Grimsby
but neither are guaranteed a place in the starting line-up.
Former Rotherham and Sheffield United striker Clive Mendonca is the only
fitness doubt but manager Alan Buckley is hopeful he will come through.
City go into the game with doubts over four players who all picked up injuries
in the Anglo-Italian Cup in midweek.  Russell Osman, Gary Shelton, Mark
Gavin and Gerry Harrison all have knocks and Micky Mellon may come in.

NOTTS COUNTY v WOLVES
Wolves striker Andy Mutch is likely to miss the game at Meadow Lane as Wolves
aim to build on last week's 5-1 win over Bristol Rovers.
Mutch is struggling with a hamstring suffered last Saturday's game and
Darren Roberts stands by.  County could be forced to make a change
in midfield with Donal O'Riordan set to replace Mark Draper, who has a foot
injury.  County legend Tommy Lawton will open a
new stand at Meadow Lane.

OXFORD v LUTON
Oxford manager Brian Horton is likely to stick with the side that won 3-0 at
Southend last Saturday.  Nick Cusack, Dave Collins and John
Narbet are added to the squad, with Cusack expected to shake off a knock.
Luton, in better form away from home so far this season, welcome back David
Preece for the Manor clash.  In-form Phil Gray has been carrying a
slight knock but should be okay, while the Hatters are without Chris Kamara
who is on loan at Sheffield United.

SWINDON v SOUTHEND
Micky Hazard is a doubt for Glenn Hoddle's men as they prepare for the
visit of the struggling Shrimpers.  Hazard, in superb form at Newcastle
last Sunday, has a calf injury. Austin Berkley is ruled out and Paul Hunt
comes into contention.  Southend go to high-flying Swindon
desperately searching for their first League win in 10 games.
Midfielder David Martin faces a late fitness test along with defenders
Spencer Prior and Chris Powell.

TRANMERE v BRENTFORD
Brentford, fresh from their Anglo-Italian Cup victory in Italy, are
boosted by the return of winger Neil Smillie at Prenton Park.
Smillie has been sidelined with a twisted knee but is expected to be fit.
Shane Westley is also back in the squad Tranmere choose from the same squad
which drew 0-0 at Reggiana in the Anglo-Italian Cup.
That includes striker Ian Muir, who came on as sub for Chris Malkin.

WATFORD v PORTSMOUTH
Watford, buoyant after their Coca-Cola Cup win over champions Leeds, have Ken
Charlery available again after he was Cup-tied in midweek.
The Hornets report no injury worries after their clash with Leeds.
Portsmouth have three injury doubts for the game at Vicarage Road.
Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan McLoughlin, full-back Warren Neill and
defender Gavin Maguire all have knocks.


Neil Webb's #800,000 move to Nottingham Forest is now likely to be completed on
Tuesday. Webb had hospital treatment after a gnat-bite on his knee.

Brian Clough has signed a 12-month extension to his contract and is now
committed to Nottingham Forest until the end of next season.

Plymouth chairman Dan McCauley has denied that Peter Shilton's job as
player-manager is in jeopardy after the former England 'keeper was called to a
Board meeting. McCauley said it was to discuss the club's financial future.

Brighton are facing a winding-up order in the High Court. The club has debts
of around #2.5 million but managing director Barry Lloyd has vowed that
they will carry on.

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