Good and bad news for gaffer

Last updated : 19 September 2006 By Andy Parsons

MacLean was in top form at Hillsborough before picking up a knee injury against Burnley and has not played since- it was a shame for the Scottish striker after missing most of the previous campaign.

Talbot meanwhile has not played since he scored the winning goal against Hartlepool in the play-off final of 2005 while Corr, still yet to get off the mark at the club, has struggled with his fitness since the pre-season.

All three players were back in full training today and Sturrock said: "I want these players coming back to put an edge to those in the team and help to give a freshness to the team. I want the three strikers to have a whole week's training, and the whole of the following week's training, plus part of a reserve game, then we'll see if they can start doing bit parts from the bench."

Meanwhile, fullback Hills will be out after tearing his calf muscle and could face up to two months on the sidelines.

The former Gillingham and Everton player has been in the treatment room all month and it looks as if Tommy Spur will continue in the role in his absence.b