Hill free to play for Tykes

07 January 2011 11:00
Barnsley's on-loan defender Matt Hill has been given permission to play in the the FA Cup clash at West Ham. The Tykes have received confirmation from Hill's parent club Wolves and the left-back will retain his place in Mark Robins' starting line-up. Robins has no new injury or suspension problems for the third-round tie and is not expected to make too many changes following Monday's 2-1 home win over Coventry. Striker Garry O'Connor returned to the side against Coventry following his permanent move from Birmingham and he is expected to start again with Andy Gray on the bench. Winger Adam Hammill shook off a knock to play the full 90 minutes on Monday and will continue, while Jacob Butterfield, Jim O'Brien and Hugo Colace are all pushing for first-team recalls.

Source: PA