Post by Taxigirl on Mar 25, 2006 8:43:43 GMT
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KO - 15:00 UK - Elland Road
Leeds striker Rob Hulse is expected to start against Stoke despite sustaining a broken nose in the midweek defeat to Crystal Palace.
The 12-goal forward, who has struggled for much of the season with an ankle injury, took a hefty knock in the 1-0 defeat at Elland Road, but is ready to lead the line.
Central defender Matt Kilgallon, who required stitches in an eye wound after facing Palace, is expected to get the nod over Sean Gregan at the back.
Gregan has completed a two-match ban, but will probably have to settle for a place on the bench.
New striker Jermaine Beckford, signed for an undisclosed fee from Wealdstone last week, did enough in a substitute appearance on Tuesday and then in a reserve-team run-out 24 hours later, to retain his place on the bench.
But Australian midfielder Joel Griffiths, who also impressed for the reserves, may miss out altogether as boss Kevin Blackwell sticks with the players who have ensured just one defeat in their last 16 matches.
Stoke manager Johan Boskamp may be forced into changes for the trip to Leeds with Dave Brammer and Luke Chadwick struggling with `flu.
The midfielders both missed training at the end of the week and are doubtful.
Boskamp has hinted he may use youngster Carl Dickinson at left-back, while midfielders John Eustace and Kevin Harper remain long-term absentees.
KO - 15:00 UK - Elland Road
Leeds striker Rob Hulse is expected to start against Stoke despite sustaining a broken nose in the midweek defeat to Crystal Palace.
The 12-goal forward, who has struggled for much of the season with an ankle injury, took a hefty knock in the 1-0 defeat at Elland Road, but is ready to lead the line.
Central defender Matt Kilgallon, who required stitches in an eye wound after facing Palace, is expected to get the nod over Sean Gregan at the back.
Gregan has completed a two-match ban, but will probably have to settle for a place on the bench.
New striker Jermaine Beckford, signed for an undisclosed fee from Wealdstone last week, did enough in a substitute appearance on Tuesday and then in a reserve-team run-out 24 hours later, to retain his place on the bench.
But Australian midfielder Joel Griffiths, who also impressed for the reserves, may miss out altogether as boss Kevin Blackwell sticks with the players who have ensured just one defeat in their last 16 matches.
Stoke manager Johan Boskamp may be forced into changes for the trip to Leeds with Dave Brammer and Luke Chadwick struggling with `flu.
The midfielders both missed training at the end of the week and are doubtful.
Boskamp has hinted he may use youngster Carl Dickinson at left-back, while midfielders John Eustace and Kevin Harper remain long-term absentees.