Thorne missing for Shrewsbury trip

04 September 2009 11:26
The veteran striker was substituted after 18 minutes of the Bantams' come-from-behind win against Rochdale in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with a groin injury and will not feature at New Meadow.[LNB]Steven O'Leary is also ruled out with a toe problem.[LNB]James Hanson is expected to return for Thorne and partner Gareth Evans in attack while Matt Clarke (tonsilitis) and Michael Boulding (virus) are back in training and are pushing for recalls.[LNB]City secured their first win in the Johnstone Paint trophy in four years after goals from Michael Flynn and Scott Neilson.[LNB]McCall's side have won three consecutive matches in all competitions, including victories on the road at Cheltenham and Rochdale.[LNB][LNB]

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