Shakers boss short on numbers

The Shakers have several players on the sidelines and are unlikely to add to their squad with a loan signing as clubs do not want their players to become cup-tied. Andy Morrell returned to full training this week following an ankle injury but is unlikely to feature, while fellow forward Andy Bishop (groin) is around four weeks away from a return. Damien Allen has a groin problem of his own and has also picked up a virus, Danny Carlton is set to be out until the New Year due to an Achilles injury and Tom Elliot is receiving treatment for a hamstring injury at parent club Leeds. Another loanee, David Worrall, is also unavailable for Saturday's trip to the EBB Stadium with a knee ligament injury.