Thursday, January 08, 2009

Few Changes Likely For Saturday

Scunthorpe will go into Saturday's game likely to make only one change.

Ever present captain Cliff Byrne is suspended after collecting his fifth booking of the season, in the 1-0 FA Cup loss to Watford, with David Mirfin expected to replace him alongside loan defender Krystian Pearce. Strikers Paul Hayes and Gary Hooper, with 27 goals between them this season so far, will continue up front.

The Bulls will make at least one change with Nick Chadwick leaving the club. Barring new signings Andy Williams would be expected to replace him, as was the case at Leicester, though Turner may experiment with Steve Guinan as a lone striker, allowing new arrival Sam Hewson to add an attacking edge to a five man midfield.