Squad Hit By Injuries

Last updated : 21 April 2003 By Andy Beill
Defender Jon Otsemobor has been suffering from tonsilitus and could miss out. If he does, Marc Joseph would move to right-back and Justin Whittle would be reinstated to the team at centre-back following the completion of his two-match suspension.

Martin Reeves could also sit out due to illness. The right-winger has been suffering from flu, and so either Ryan Williams or Carl Regan could take his place.

Steve Melton looks like missing the game as well due to the hamstring injury he suffered last week. With Ian Ashbee out for the season and Richie Appleby still struggling with an ankle injury, Taylor has no obvious replacement for the midfielder. Damien Delaney could be used as a makeshift midfielder again, while Lee Philpott, Nathan Peat or Russell Fry could be promoted from the reserves.

Forward Jon Walters is another potential doubt. He took a knock to his knee, and so if he does not make it either Phil Jevons or Clayton Donaldson will get their chance to show what they can do. However, it is hoped that the Bolton loanee will be fit to play.

Meanwhile, Boston's Mark Greaves is hoping to overcome a knee injury to face City for the first time since leaving earlier in the season.

Tigers fans are reminded that the game is all-ticket, and the KC Stadium ticket office will stay open until 5pm today. No tickets will be available on the day.

Expected line-up (4-4-2): Fettis; Joseph, Whittle, Anderson, Burton; Regan, Keates, Delaney, Elliott; Walters, Burgess.
Subs from: Musselwhite, Smith, Peat, Fry, Williams, Jevons, Donaldson.