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November 2003
ACCRINGTON
STANLEY
Manager John Coleman expects to have a full squad
available for his side's FA Cup tie at home to Third
Division Huddersfield. Strikers Paul Mullin and Justin
Jackson are both available after shaking off flu.
Defender Peter Cavanagh and midfielder Andy Gouck are
back in the reckoning after serving suspensions.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Lutel James 35
Shots on target Paul Mullin 23
Shots off target Lutel James 17
Assists Rory Prendergast 5
Crosses Rory Prendergast 82
Offsides Lutel James 25
Fouls Paul Mullin 34
Free-kicks won Lutel James 34
ALDERSHOT
The Shots will be without midfielders Jon Challinor and
Nick Roddis for their FA Cup date at Grays Athletic. The
pair are both battling medial knee ligament injuries.
Boss Terry Brown is wary of the goalscoring threat of
Grays, who have plundered 18 goals in their last five
games. He said: "They're a very potent
strike-force."
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Tim Sills 52
Shots on target Tim Sills 31
Shots off target Tim Sills 21
Assists Tim Sills 5
Crosses Dean Hooper 21
Offsides Tim Sills 17
Fouls Roscoe D'Sane 27
Free-kicks won Tim Sills 35
BARNET
Manager Martin Allen has no new injuries to contend with
ahead of Barnet's FA Cup tie against Stalybridge. But
Lewis Hogg will be unavailable as he serves out the last
leg of his three-match suspension. On his team's chances,
Allen said: "There's nothing to choose between the
two sides, despite our respective divisions."
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Giuliano Grazioli 41
Shots on target Giuliano Grazioli 29
Shots off target Ben Strevens 12
Assists Ian Hendon 4
Crosses Mark Williams 37
Offsides Giuliano Grazioli 30
Fouls Danny Maddix 44
Free-kicks won Mark Williams 37
BURTON ALBION
Brewers boss Nigel Clough will be able to call upon
veteran defender Steve Chettle for the FA Cup visit to
Torquay. The former Nottingham Forest centre-back returns
to the squad after suffering from a bad back in recent
weeks. His fellow defender Colin Hoyle will have to sit
the match out as he is cup-tied.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Robert Talbot 20
Shots on target Robert Talbot 12
Shots off target Darren Stride 9
Assists Dale Anderson 4
Crosses Aaron Webster 38
Offsides Dale Anderson 15
Fouls Terry Henshaw 21
Free-kicks won Dale Anderson 25
CHESTER CITY
The Blues have Jamie Heard back in contention for the FA
Cup first-round clash with Conference strugglers
Gravesend & Northfleet. The defender missed City's
2-2 draw against Scarborough as he was serving a
one-match suspension. City boss Mark Wright has no new
injuries to concern him ahead of the tie at the Deva
Stadium.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Darryn Stamp 31
Shots on target Darryn Stamp 17
Shots off target Darryn Stamp 14
Assists Kevin McIntyre 6
Crosses Kevin McIntyre 37
Offsides Darryn Stamp 15
Fouls Kevin McIntyre 32
Free-kicks won Paul Carden 35
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE
Jimmy Jackson will be hoping to continue his recovery
from an ankle injury and stake a claim for a place in the
Daggers side for Tuesday's clash with Farnborough. Danny
Shipp and Lee Goodwin (both ankle) could also return
while Chris Piper (groin) made his comeback in the LDV
Vans Trophy defeat at Queens Park Rangers.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Mark Bentley 27
Shots on target Mark Bentley 18
Shots off target Mark Bentley 9
Assists Paul Bruce 2
Crosses Tarkan Mustafa 27
Offsides Leon Braithwaite 14
Fouls Mark Bentley 33
Free-kicks won Mark Bentley 21
EXETER
Grecians defender Chris Todd has signed a new contract
which will keep him at St James' Park until the summer of
2005. The 22-year-old Welshman has been an ever-present
in Eamonn Dolan's side since arriving at City at the end
of January. Todd has scored one goal in his 18
apprearances this season.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Sean Devine 34
Shots on target Sean Devine 23
Shots off target Sean Devine 11
Assists Steve Flack 7
Crosses James Coppinger 22
Offsides Steve Flack 33
Fouls Steve Flack 61
Free-kicks won Steve Flack 36
FARNBOROUGH
Town are again sweating on the fitness of Ali Chaaban
ahead of their FA Cup tie against Weston-super-Mare. The
striker aggravated a foot injury in training and has been
given a 50-50 chance of playing. Dean Green is still out
with a knee injury, while Marien Ifura has been recalled
by QPR. Matt Pattison and Pat Sappleton return from
suspension.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Richard Hodgson 20
Shots on target Richard Hodgson 9
Shots off target Richard Hodgson 11
Assists Richard Hodgson 3
Crosses Sacha Opinel 35
Offsides Dwayne Clarke 7
Fouls Nick Burton 26
Free-kicks won Sacha Opinel 34
FOREST GREEN
Rovers manager Colin Addison ran the rule over trialist
Kevin Slack in a friendly against Paulton Rovers on
Wednesday evening. The Cinderford Town man got a chance
to impress as Rovers secured a 3-1 victory. Damon Searle
scored twice in the second half to ensure the hosts came
out on top.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Neil Grayson 20
Shots on target Steve Brodie 10
Shots off target Neil Grayson 11
Assists Neil Grayson 4
Crosses Martin Foster 31
Offsides Neil Grayson 13
Fouls Gary Owers 27
Free-kicks won Neil Grayson 54
GRAVESEND & NORTHFLEET
Fleet manager Andy Ford will have to do without Wes Daly
for his side's FA Cup visit to Chester. The midfielder
has been recalled from his loan spell by QPR boss Ian
Holloway, who has several injury problems. Pat Gradley
and James Pinnock should both be ready to return after
recovering from illness.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots James Pinnock 23
Shots on target Rob Haworth 11
Shots off target James Pinnock 12
Assists Ben Walshe 4
Crosses Ben Walshe 15
Offsides Rob Haworth 28
Fouls Rob Haworth 35
Free-kicks won Rob Haworth 26
HALIFAX TOWN
Shaymen manager Chris Wilder praised match-winner Craig
Midgley following the 1-0 LDV Vans Trophy success at
Scarborough. Midgley settled the McCain Stadium encounter
from the penalty spot and Wilder said: "I am
delighted for Craig. He has worked hard, got his chance
and he took it with both hands."
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Lee Elam 23
Shots on target Lewis Killeen 11
Shots off target Lee Elam 13
Assists Lee Elam 4
Crosses Ryan Mallon 27
Offsides Lewis Killeen 15
Fouls David Cameron 22
Free-kicks won Christian Lee 28
HEREFORD UNITED
Boss Graham Turner has no new injury worries ahead of the
mouthwatering FA Cup tie against Second Division
Peterborough. Long-term injury victim Andy Tretton
(thigh) is the only player unavailable for the game which
Turner is relish-ing. He said: "I think it's one we
should be looking forward to. It's a challenge but we've
got nothing to lose."
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Stephen Guinan 48
Shots on target Stephen Guinan 28
Shots off target Ben Smith 23
Assists Paul Parry 4
Crosses Paul Parry 50
Offsides Stephen Guinan 22
Fouls Ben Smith 23
Free-kicks won Ben Smith 26
LEIGH RMI
Leigh RMI have named Phil Starbuck as their new manager
after the team showed a significant improvement during
his spell as caretaker boss following Mark Patterson's
resignation in mid-October. Veteran defender Steve
Redmond has been appointed as Starbuck's assistant. Leigh
upset leaders Hereford 1- 0 last time out thanks to a
late winner from Carl Barrowclough.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots David McNiven 21
Shots on target David McNiven 13
Shots off target Neil Robinson 9
Assists Neil Robinson 4
Crosses Warren Peyton 25
Offsides David McNiven 28
Fouls David McNiven 29
Free-kicks won David McNiven 34
MARGATE
Gate have confirmed that they have reached an agreement
with fellow Conference side Dover to continue sharing
their ground for the rest of the season. There had been
speculation Margate would play their home games at
Ashford but a deal has been struck for them to stay at
The Crabble. The agreement is sub-ject to ratification by
the Nationwide Conference.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Emmanuel Omoyinmi 24
Shots on target Emmanuel Omoyinmi 16
Shots off target Terry McFlynn 9
Assists Adrian Clarke 4
Crosses Adrian Clarke 12
Offsides Che Stadhart 16
Fouls Graham Porter 27
Free-kicks won Sam Sodje 30
MORECAMBE
Shrimps manager Jim Harvey has pledged to make sweeping
changes unless his players can cut out defensive errors.
He said: "It has been a feature of our play all
season. There have been a lot of individual mistakes. We
have to eradicate these or I will have to look for better
players."
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Adriano Rigoglioso 34
Shots on target Adriano Rigoglioso 19
Shots off target Adriano Rigoglioso 15
Assists Gary Thompson 3
Crosses Adriano Rigoglioso 34
Offsides Danny Carlton 15
Fouls Danny Carlton 19
Free-kicks won David Perkins 32
NORTHWICH VICTORIA
Victoria boss Alvin McDonald has a few absentees ahead of
his side's FA Cup date with Kidderminster. Vics have Phil
Brazier on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, while
Chris Royle is serving out the remainder of his
three-match suspension. New signings Andy Ralph and Hugh
McAuley are both cup tied.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Jonny Allan 28
Shots on target Jonny Allan 16
Shots off target Jonny Allan 12
Assists Chris Ward 3
Crosses Steve Garvey 47
Offsides Christopher Thompson 19
Fouls Jonny Allan 33
Free-kicks won Jonny Allan 32
SCARBOROUGH
Seadogs chief Russ Slade is waiting on the fit-ness of
Mark Quayle (ankle) and Ashley Sestanovich (hamstring)
ahead of the FA Cup clash with Doncaster. Chris Senior
and Chris Batchelor are on standby to deputise if the
pair fail to make it. Karl Rose (ankle) and Leigh Walker
(back) are likely to have recovered from minor injuries.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Mark Quayle 36
Shots on target Mark Quayle 17
Shots off target Mark Quayle 19
Assists Matthew Redmile 2
Crosses Michael Price 17
Offsides Mark Quayle 18
Fouls Matthew Redmile 26
Free-kicks won Mark Hotte 31
SHREWSBURY
Shrews manager Jimmy Quinn have no new injuries to report
ahead of his side's FA Cup first-round tie at Scunthorpe.
Dave Ridler and Greg Rioch have both been suffering with
flu but have trained since and should be available. Colin
Cramb is back in contention after overcoming his foot
injury to play a full 90 minutes for the reserves.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Luke Rodgers 52
Shots on target Luke Rodgers 23
Shots off target Luke Rodgers 29
Assists Stephen Jagielka 3
Crosses Stephen Jagielka 37
Offsides Luke Rodgers 35
Fouls Luke Rodgers 34
Free-kicks won Luke Rodgers 27
STEVENAGE BOROUGH
Boss Graham Westley will be missing Jason Goodliffe for
the FA Cup clash against Stockport with a cruciate
ligament injury which will probably rule him out for the
rest of the sea-son. Midfielder Danny Carroll is
suspended, while goalkeeper Mark Westhead sits out the
match with a groin problem. Striker Anthony Elding is
doubtful with a similar injury.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Anthony Elding 34
Shots on target Anthony Elding 19
Shots off target Anthony Elding 15
Assists Simon Wormull 4
Crosses Simon Travis 41
Offsides Anthony Elding 27
Fouls Barry Laker 31
Free-kicks won Barry Laker 22
TAMWORTH
Manager Darron Gee has completed the signing of former
Leyton Orient midfielder Marcus Ebdon on a one-month loan
deal. Gee also hopes to land veteran defender Richard
Dryden from Worksop, with Joe Taylor moving in the
opposite direction. Eddie Stanford and Tris Whitman have
returned to Coventry and Doncaster respectively, while
Armand One has been released.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Mark Cooper 33
Shots on target Mark Cooper 20
Shots off target Mark Cooper 13
Assists Mark Cooper 1
Crosses Rob Warner 36
Offsides Scott Rickards 25
Fouls Matt Fisher 33
Free-kicks won Richard Follett 24
TELFORD
The Bucks are sweating on the fitness of several play-ers
ahead of the visit of Crawley in the FA Cup. Tony Naylor
is bat-tling against a virus, Scott Green has a knee
injury and Lee Mills is struggling with a hamstring
problem. Neil Howarth may return from a hamstring injury.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Lee Mills 42
Shots on target Lee Mills 21
Shots off target Lee Mills 21
Assists Lee Mills 3
Crosses Trevor Challis 31
Offsides Lee Mills 14
Fouls Lee Mills 24
Free-kicks won Lee Mills 23
WOKING
Manager boss Glenn Cockerill has no injury or suspension
problems to worry about ahead of the visit of Histon in
the first round of the FA Cup. Defender Jon Boardman and
forward Raphael Nade should be available despite nursing
knee and back injuries respectively during the week.
Recent signing Michael Johnson is cup-tied.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST
Shots Jefferson Louis 25
Shots on target Steve Ferguson 16
Shots off target Jefferson Louis 12
Assists Scott Canham 3
Crosses Scott Canham 33
Offsides Amos Foyewa 21
Fouls Amos Foyewa 29
Free-kicks won Amos Foyewa 26
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