Gizmo
25-12-2006, 11:12
Oxford United defender Matt Day is available again after recovering from an ankle injury but Chris Willmott is still sidelined by a knee problem as the Nationwide Conference National leaders entertain Woking at the Kassam Stadium on Boxing Day.
Goalkeeper Chris Tardif is available after flying home to Guernsey this week due to a family illness.
Woking boss Glenn Cockerill must decide between Shwan Jalal, back from his loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday, and Michael Poke for the keeping berth.
Giuseppe Sole is back in training after a foot injury and could feature.
New signing Paolo Vernazza should be fit to make his debut for second-placed Dagenham & Redbridge against Grays Athletic after recovering from a tight hamstring.
Sam Saunders will return after serving a one-match suspension, but Paul Bruce will have a late fitness test.
Grays are hopeful striker Dennis Oli will be fit to return after recovering from the knee injury he suffered against York earlier this month.
Jamie Slabber has returned to the club following his loan spell at Oxford United and could feature at some stage.
Weymouth have no fresh injury worries ahead of the visit of Exeter City, although Trevor Challis is suspended.
Lee Elam (knee) is unlikely to make his return, while Nick Crittenden is not expected back for another week or so.
Exeter striker Lee Phillips is hoping for a recall for the clash against his former club after a spell on the bench.
Aside from George Friend and Danny Seaborne, on loan at Team Bath and Dorchester Town respectively, City are at full strength.
Simon Weaver may return to the Tamworth line-up for the clash with Burton Albion after recovering from a hip injury.
But Weaver, who missed the FA Trophy replay against Altrincham last Tuesday, will have to oust the in-form Tom Kemp.
The Brewers hope to have striker Daryl Clare and defender Gary Rowett fit after they missed the 4-0 win at Gateshead.
Lee Fowler was left out of that game after picking up an illness, but he will replace Andy Ducros in the starting line-up if he recovers.
Southport captain Mark Boyd should be fit for the home derby with Morecambe, while Steve Rowland has also recovered from a groin strain.
Liam Blakeman (fractured cheekbone) is definitely out while Tunisian striker Dino Maamria has been approached by Rushden & Diamonds to become a player-coach at Nene Park.
Morecambe are likely to keep faith with the side that beat York City 2-1 in the FA Trophy First Round last week.
Top scorer Michael Twiss has handed them a further bonus by signing a new contract this week.
Gravesend & Northfleet welcome back Mark DeBolla after he missed the match against Havant & Waterlooville in the FA Trophy through suspension for the visit of Crawley Town to Stonebridge Road.
Mark Ricketts is doubtful with an ankle injury, while Jon Keeling is back in training after a thigh injury.
Crawley defender Scott Hiley showed no ill effects after his return from a calf injury and could start.
Striker Ben Strevens is unlikely to feature as he continues to nurse a broken cheekbone.
Aldershot Town have new signing Karl Beckford fit and available now that thirty days have elapsed since he left Nationwide South Lewes, and he could feature at The Rec against strugglers Forest Green Rovers.
The only fitness doubt for Shots` boss Terry Brown is Marcus Gayle, who is yet to recover from a hamstring problem, but Ricky Newman is back from suspension.
Forest Green strike duo Charlie Griffin and Allan Russell are both doubtful.
Griffin left the New Lawn on crutches after Rovers' defeat to Yeading, while Russell remains a big doubt after breaking a bone in his foot.
St Albans City have no fresh injury worries ahead of the visit of Hertfordshire neighbours Stevenage Borough and welcome back David Theobold, who missed the trip to Halifax Town through suspension.
Long-term casualty Scott Cousins (broken ankle) remains on the sidelines for the immediate future.
Stevenage welcome back Luke Oliver from suspension, but Hasim Deen has a two-match ban and misses out.
Boro go into the game needing the three points to stay in touch with the play-off picture.
Stafford Rangers are sweating on the fitness of Craig McAughtrie (calf) and goalkeeper Dean Williams, but Kevin Street (broken ankle) will definitely miss out as Kidderminster Harriers visit Marston Road.
However, Ged Murphy is back from suspension and should play.
Kidderminster are at full strength, with West Brom midfielder Rob Davies extending his stay for another month after recovering from an ankle knock.
Iyseden Christie (calf) should also be available, while club captain Stuart Whitehead is expected to be recalled.
Cambridge United boss Jimmy Quinn is set to make changes for the visit of Rushden & Diamonds following the 5-0 defeat to Histon in the FA Trophy.
But ex-Diamonds` midfielder Ritchie Hanlon's knee injury will keep him sidelined, along with Tommy Jaszczun and David Bridges, while Marcus Richardson has a virus.
New Diamonds boss Graham Westley has virtually a full-strength squad to choose from for his first match in charge.
But goalkeeper Nicky Eyre will not feature after he had his short-term contract cancelled last week.
Altrincham boss Graham Heathcote has a doubt over defender Stephen Rose, who is carrying a hamstring injury, for the Cheshire derby against Northwich Victoria at Moss Lane.
Heathcote's team are short of football, they have not played a league game since their 3-2 defeat at Kidderminster Harriers on December 9th.
Northwich defender Gareth Griffiths has left the club to temporarily assist Rochdale caretaker-boss Keith Hill while his fractured cheekbone heals.
Greg Young has been recalled from his loan spell by Halifax Town.
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Goalkeeper Chris Tardif is available after flying home to Guernsey this week due to a family illness.
Woking boss Glenn Cockerill must decide between Shwan Jalal, back from his loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday, and Michael Poke for the keeping berth.
Giuseppe Sole is back in training after a foot injury and could feature.
New signing Paolo Vernazza should be fit to make his debut for second-placed Dagenham & Redbridge against Grays Athletic after recovering from a tight hamstring.
Sam Saunders will return after serving a one-match suspension, but Paul Bruce will have a late fitness test.
Grays are hopeful striker Dennis Oli will be fit to return after recovering from the knee injury he suffered against York earlier this month.
Jamie Slabber has returned to the club following his loan spell at Oxford United and could feature at some stage.
Weymouth have no fresh injury worries ahead of the visit of Exeter City, although Trevor Challis is suspended.
Lee Elam (knee) is unlikely to make his return, while Nick Crittenden is not expected back for another week or so.
Exeter striker Lee Phillips is hoping for a recall for the clash against his former club after a spell on the bench.
Aside from George Friend and Danny Seaborne, on loan at Team Bath and Dorchester Town respectively, City are at full strength.
Simon Weaver may return to the Tamworth line-up for the clash with Burton Albion after recovering from a hip injury.
But Weaver, who missed the FA Trophy replay against Altrincham last Tuesday, will have to oust the in-form Tom Kemp.
The Brewers hope to have striker Daryl Clare and defender Gary Rowett fit after they missed the 4-0 win at Gateshead.
Lee Fowler was left out of that game after picking up an illness, but he will replace Andy Ducros in the starting line-up if he recovers.
Southport captain Mark Boyd should be fit for the home derby with Morecambe, while Steve Rowland has also recovered from a groin strain.
Liam Blakeman (fractured cheekbone) is definitely out while Tunisian striker Dino Maamria has been approached by Rushden & Diamonds to become a player-coach at Nene Park.
Morecambe are likely to keep faith with the side that beat York City 2-1 in the FA Trophy First Round last week.
Top scorer Michael Twiss has handed them a further bonus by signing a new contract this week.
Gravesend & Northfleet welcome back Mark DeBolla after he missed the match against Havant & Waterlooville in the FA Trophy through suspension for the visit of Crawley Town to Stonebridge Road.
Mark Ricketts is doubtful with an ankle injury, while Jon Keeling is back in training after a thigh injury.
Crawley defender Scott Hiley showed no ill effects after his return from a calf injury and could start.
Striker Ben Strevens is unlikely to feature as he continues to nurse a broken cheekbone.
Aldershot Town have new signing Karl Beckford fit and available now that thirty days have elapsed since he left Nationwide South Lewes, and he could feature at The Rec against strugglers Forest Green Rovers.
The only fitness doubt for Shots` boss Terry Brown is Marcus Gayle, who is yet to recover from a hamstring problem, but Ricky Newman is back from suspension.
Forest Green strike duo Charlie Griffin and Allan Russell are both doubtful.
Griffin left the New Lawn on crutches after Rovers' defeat to Yeading, while Russell remains a big doubt after breaking a bone in his foot.
St Albans City have no fresh injury worries ahead of the visit of Hertfordshire neighbours Stevenage Borough and welcome back David Theobold, who missed the trip to Halifax Town through suspension.
Long-term casualty Scott Cousins (broken ankle) remains on the sidelines for the immediate future.
Stevenage welcome back Luke Oliver from suspension, but Hasim Deen has a two-match ban and misses out.
Boro go into the game needing the three points to stay in touch with the play-off picture.
Stafford Rangers are sweating on the fitness of Craig McAughtrie (calf) and goalkeeper Dean Williams, but Kevin Street (broken ankle) will definitely miss out as Kidderminster Harriers visit Marston Road.
However, Ged Murphy is back from suspension and should play.
Kidderminster are at full strength, with West Brom midfielder Rob Davies extending his stay for another month after recovering from an ankle knock.
Iyseden Christie (calf) should also be available, while club captain Stuart Whitehead is expected to be recalled.
Cambridge United boss Jimmy Quinn is set to make changes for the visit of Rushden & Diamonds following the 5-0 defeat to Histon in the FA Trophy.
But ex-Diamonds` midfielder Ritchie Hanlon's knee injury will keep him sidelined, along with Tommy Jaszczun and David Bridges, while Marcus Richardson has a virus.
New Diamonds boss Graham Westley has virtually a full-strength squad to choose from for his first match in charge.
But goalkeeper Nicky Eyre will not feature after he had his short-term contract cancelled last week.
Altrincham boss Graham Heathcote has a doubt over defender Stephen Rose, who is carrying a hamstring injury, for the Cheshire derby against Northwich Victoria at Moss Lane.
Heathcote's team are short of football, they have not played a league game since their 3-2 defeat at Kidderminster Harriers on December 9th.
Northwich defender Gareth Griffiths has left the club to temporarily assist Rochdale caretaker-boss Keith Hill while his fractured cheekbone heals.
Greg Young has been recalled from his loan spell by Halifax Town.
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