Lennie ponders midfield conundrum

Last updated : 12 March 2004 By Michael Morris
With Martyn Margetson's appeal successful there seems little doubt the Welshman will start in goals against Norwich.

At the back Rhys Weston is still out so we can expect the same back four that strated against Coventry.

Croft, Vidmar, Gabbidon and Barker.

From there on it gets difficult.

Graham Kavanagh and Richard Langley are both extremely doubtful. Kav's chances are virtually impossible. Langley's not a lot better. Paul Parry and John Robinson should both come through illness to play. Lennie is not one to make radical changes so we may well see Gareth Whalley keep his place despite a below par performance against Coventry City. Willie Boland is fit again.

My guess then for Lennie's midfield is Robinson, Whalley, Boland and Parry.

Personally I'd throw Lee Bullock straight in. Nothing to lose and he will be keen.

Up front Peter Thorne is not yet fit so Earnie will start again with Alan Lee.

James Collins is said to be out with a tweaked achillies so I would guess at a 16 of

Margetson
Croft, Vidmar, Gabbidon, Barker
Robinson, Boland, Whalley, Parry
Earnshaw, Lee

Subs. Alexander, Prior, Bullock, Bowen, Campbell