From: tjc@ecs.soton.ac.uk (Tim Chown)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.soccer
Subject: English News: Saturday Preview
Date: 4 Oct 92 14:52:10 GMT


Leeds United are set to face Glasgow Rangers in the second round of the
European Cup.  But Leeds, reinstated in the
competition by UEFA on Thursday, may have to face first round opponents VFB
Stuttgart in an unprecedented 'replay'.  VFB Stuttgart beat Leeds on the away
goals rule after the sides were level 4-4 on aggregate.
However, the German champions fielded an ineligible player in the match and
that led to Leeds being awarded a second chance.

VFB Stuttgart will find out on Saturday if they are to remain in this season's
European Cup.  UEFA are still to decide whether or not
to expel the German champions for fielding an ineligible player in
Wednesday's first round second leg match against Leeds United.
If Stuttgart are eliminated, Leeds will take their place in an all-British
clash against Glasgow Rangers.  A decision is not expected until late
on Saturday afternoon but Leeds have been warned by UEFA not to take a full
reprieve for granted.

Leeds United last met Glasgow Rangers in Europe 25 years ago.
Then, in the 1967-1968 season, the Elland Road outfit won 2-0 on aggregate
after a 0-0 draw at Ibrox and a 2-0 win in Leeds.
While the Scottish champions may feel they could hardly have received a
tougher draw, they will take comfort from the fact that they have lost four
times to German opponents since 1982.  Ironically, had Leeds beaten Stuttgart
they would not have faced Rangers as the draw is seeded and Rangers have
actually been drawn against VFB.

England U21 squad for UEFA Championship qualifier against Norway at
Peterborough on October 13:

Walker    Spurs     Hendon    Spurs
Hoult     Leicester Clark     Newcastle
Jackson   Everton   Parlour   Arsenal
Minto     Charlton  Heaney    Arsenal
Wright    Blackburn Watson    Newcastle
Ehiogu    Aston V   McManaman Liverpool
Sutton    Norwich   Sheron    Man City
Whelan    Ipswich   Anderton  Spurs
Awford    P'mouth   Barmby    Spurs
Froggatt  Aston V   Stewart   Bristol R
Bart-W'ms Sheff Wed Allen     QPR

Stand-by Watson Barnsley, Impey QPR, Howey Newcastle, Harkness Liverpool


Premier:

ARSENAL v CHELSEA
Teenage midfielder Ray Parlour, dropped by Arsenal before the 1-0 win against
Manchester City on Monday, still cannot find a place in the team.
Manager George Graham will field an unchanged side against Chelsea.
Chelsea goalkeeper Kevin Hitchcock became a dad for the second time on
Thursday and he will be hoping to celebrate with a clean sheet.
Boss Ian Porterfield names a 16-man squad but has overlooked Anthony
Barness, Graeme Le Saux and Andy Myers who all returned to training this week.

BLACKBURN ROVERS v NORWICH CITY
Suspensions and injury leave second placed Blackburn with a mini-crisis and
manager Kenny Dalglish will not name his side until just before kick-off.
Tony Dobson and Mike Newell are suspended after being dismissed at
Wimbledon a fortnight ago.  Tim Sherwood fractured his nose against
Oldham last Saturday but is hopeful of playing while Roy Wegerle is set to
stand in for absent Newell.  Norwich captain Ian Butterworth is set
to return after an ankle injury. Gary Megson is still missing through injury

COVENTRY CITY v CRYSTAL PALACE Coventry skipper Stewart Robson, still
suffering from the effects of a virus infection, misses his fifth successive
match against Palace at Highfield Road.  Richard Shaw has recovered from a cheek
bone fracture and is set to return for Crystal Palace. Shaw is expected to
replace John Humphrey at right-back.  Palace defender Richard Shaw looks
likely to replace John Humphrey after a month out with a cheekbone fracture.
Skipper Geoff Thomas has recovered from a back injury but is not likely to play

IPSWICH TOWN v LEEDS UNITED
Striker Paul Goddard, who has been missing for three weeks with a knee
injury, could return for Ipswich in front of a 23,000 all-ticket crowd.
The former England striker proved his fitness for the reserves in midweek.
Leeds, boosted by a European Cup reprieve, are expected to be unchanged
as they bid for their first away win of the season at Portman Road.
Mel Sterland and Rod Wallace are still unavailable but there were no new
injury worries for Howard Wilkinson from Wednesday's 4-1 win over Stuttgart

LIVERPOOL v SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
Liverpool midfielder Ronnie Whelan misses the game after undergoing an
operation on his thigh.  The Republic of Ireland international
has had sore muscle tissue removed from his right thigh.
Steve Nicol has recovered from a groin strain and returns to the side. Mark
Wright, Rob Jones and Michael Thomas are still injured.
Sheffield Wednesday manager Trevor Francis will name his team after a late
training session.

MANCHESTER CITY v NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Manchester City player-manager Peter Reid has dropped himself from the team
to face Forest at Maine Road.  Steve McMahon has recovered from a toe
operation and takes over from Reid.  Mike Sheron is also recalled after
recovering from an ankle injury.  England full-back Gary Charles is back
in Forest's squad for the Maine Road clash but the best he can hope for is a
place on the bench.  Forest will field an unchanged team as
they look for their first away win.

MIDDLESBROUGH v MANCHESTER UNITED
Middlesbrough will again be without winger John Hendrie and midfield
player Willie Falconer. Both have calf injuries.
Bryan Robson and Paul Parker are in Manchester United's squad for the first
time this season.

QPR v TOTTENHAM
Rangers are without Les Ferdinand (ankle) but manager Gerry Francis hopes
to recall centre-half Alan McDonald who has been in hospital with sore kidneys.
Neil Ruddock returns after missing Spurs' defeat at Sheffield Wednesday
after injuring a groin in the friendly at Lazio.
Nick Barmby is likely to continue as Teddy Sheringham's strike partner due
to Gordon Durie's knee injury.  Midfielder Vinny Samways has also
recovered from injury and Spurs will choose from an 18-man squad.

SHEFFIELD UNITED v SOUTHAMPTON
United have four senior 'keepers on their books and all of them are injured
but Alan Kelly will play after a week's treatment on a thigh injury.
Southampton expect to be without former England striker Kerry Dixon and
midfielder Terry Hurlock for the trip.  Dixon is still receiving treatment for
a groin strain while Hurlock is back in training after an ankle injury.
Defender Richard Hall is available after concussion and captain Glenn
Cockerill played his first match in six weeks for the reserves in midweek.

WIMBLEDON v ASTON VILLA
Vinny Jones starts a two-match suspension so Wimbledon recall Lawrie
Sanchez to the midfield.  Dean Holdsworth had a hernia operation
in midweek and his place will be taken by Paul Miller or Aidan Newhouse.
Gary Elkins has recovered from a knee injury and returns to the side.
Aston Villa full-back Steve Staunton is doubtful with a knee injury. Bryan
Small will deputise for his first senior appearance of the season.


Division One:

BRISTOL ROVERS v NOTTS COUNTY
Manager Neil Warnock is expected to name newcomer Mark Smith in the
County squad for the trip to Twerton Park.
But Warnock still has big problems, with 11 players currently missing
through injury.  Craig Short is the latest casualty,
suffering a groin strain in Tuesday's defeat at Tranmere. He faces a late
fitness test.

CAMBRIDGE v DERBY COUNTY
Defenders Craig Short and midfielder Martin Kuhl return to Derby's squad to
face Cambridge. Both were cup-tied for the Anglo-Italian win over Barnsley.
Midfielders Paul Williams and Ted McMinn are also included in the squad.
Rookie teenagers John Fowler and Gary Rowett are standing by as Cambridge
manager John Beck sweats on a seven`man injury list.
Fowler's chances depend on the fitness of midfielder Chris Leadbitter, who
injured an ankle in midweek.

CHARLTON v SOUTHEND
Unbeaten Charlton are likely to field an unchanged team for the visit of
Southend to Upton Park.  Striker Andy Ansah (hamstring) is
Southend's major doubt.  Midfielder Kevin O'Callaghan has
recovered from an achilles injury and is named in a 16-man squad.

LEICESTER CITY v BARNSLEY
Leicester striker David Lowe and full back Mike Whitlow face fitness tests
before manager Brian Little names his side for the visit of Barnsley.
Both aggravated ankle injuries in the midweek defeat by Newcastle.
Phil Gee and Colin Gibson are definitely ruled out, but David
Oldfield returns to the squad after missing the last three matches.
Barnsley, meanwhile, give a debut to striker Wayne Biggins, who has been
signed from Stoke.

OXFORD UNITED v BIRMINGHAM CITY
Goalkeeper Les Sealey will make his Birmingham debut at Oxford after
signing on a month's loan from Aston Villa.
Striker Darren Rowbotham is in line for a recall, in place of Simon Sturridge.
He has broken a rib.  Midfielder David Rennie and defender
Paul Holmes could also play after lengthy absences with knee injuries.
Oxford left back Mike Ford has recovered from a thigh injury and is
recalled.

SWINDON v WATFORD
Robins midfielder John Moncur is the only serious doubt for the home match
against Watford. He has a stomach strain and stands little chance.
Nicky Summerbee stands by to deputise just in case Moncur fails a fitness
test.  Watford manager Steve Perryman keeps his line`up under wraps as he 
prepares to take on former Spurs colleague Glenn Hoddle.
The Hornets ended a run of five league games without a win by beating
Sunderland 2`1 on Tuesday night.

TRANMERE ROVERS v BRISTOL CITY
Tranmere will rely on the side which beat Notts County in midweek for the
home game against Bristol City.  Andy Cole returns from a knee injury
to lead Bristol City's attack.  Manager Denis Smith also has captain
Gary Shelton (calf) and Terry Connor (ankle) available again.
The bad news for City is that Dutchman Ray Atteveld will be out for another
three months following an operation on an achilles tendon.
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