Owls on last legs

Last updated : 05 October 2007 By Andy Parsons

Lee Grant is set to replace Rob Burch in goal after recovering from an illness but Steve Watson, Franny Jeffers, Richard Wood, Wade Small, Tommy Spurr, Akpo Sodje, Frank Simek and Richard Hinds all face fitness tests before the game.

Wood and Jeffers are both struggling with groin strains, Small and Simek have both taken knocks on their ankles, Spurr has a dead leg, Sodje and Watson have knee problems while Hinds has hurt his hand.

The Likes of Kenny Lunt, Lee Bullen and Marcus Tudgay will be looking for starting spots although it is hoped that most of the players will be able to take part tomorrow.

Wood, Watson and Jeffers seem to be the players who may not be part of the squad but Brian Laws will not know until just before kick-off.

Jermaine Johnson will not play because he is suspended following his sending off at Watford.

Etienne Esajas is set to replace the Jamaican in the starting line-up after being laid low with a knee injury.