He confirmed: "I am going to have to let my head rule my heart and forget about Saturday.
"I had a bit of a setback last Friday when I wanted to come back too quickly. I did some training and tore the calf again.
"So I have to put my old head on now - my experienced head - and look to try and get fit again for the following Saturday's game at home to Carlisle."
Meanwhile Scunthorpe have literally a handful of tickets left on sale for the match. 11 coaches are already booked to make the short trip across the Humber Bridge.
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