Midfield player, Michael Leary has been ruled out for up to two months withy a medial collateral ligament injury that he sustained at Brentford on Saturday. This is another blow to Paul Fairclough's side whose early season form has been hampered by injuries, suspensions, penalties and dubious referring decisions.
On the positive side, Ashley Carew, who missed Saturday's match with a medial ligament injury should be fit for this Saturday's home game against Bradford City. Skipper, Ismail Yakubu, who missed the lat three matches with a groin injury, should be fit to return and Joe Devera returns after his one match suspension. It is hoped too that Sagi Burton, who has captained the team in Yakubu's absence, will be fit for the visit of
Definitely missing for Saturday will be Neal Bishop and Svetland Angus who are both suspended. Bishop and Angus will be free for the trip to Dagenham & Redbridge on the 8th of next month.
Meanwhile, many Bees' fans are wondering if there will be any more new signings before the end of the August transfer window on Friday. Many fans would like to see the acquisition of a new striker to reinforce the squad.
Possible line up for Saturday: Lee Harrison; Joe Devera, Ismail Yakubu, Sagi Burton, Nicky Nicolau; Ashley Carew, Stephane Seanla, Max Porter, Jason Puncheon; Anthony Thomas, Adam Birchall.