Fletcher may make Cherries start

31 December 2010 08:00
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is likely to make changes to his starting line-up for the trip to Swindon. Danny Ings was forced off during the defeat at MK Dons on Tuesday, meaning 38-year-old striker Steve Fletcher is in contention. Howe will assess whether the evergreen striker would be best suited to face the Robins or be rested with Monday's clash with Brentford in mind. Michael Symes (back and thigh) is likely to be on the bench after a failed fitness test saw him miss out in midweek while Joe Partington is also a doubt with a knock. There is better news on Anton Robinson who should be fit enough to feature despite suffering from a bout of flu. Shaun Cooper (back) is fit again but Ryan Garry (shin) is still out.

Source: PA