Source: Team_Talk
Rae ruled out of Ashton Gate cup tie
Rae broke two bones in his hand during Monday's astonishing 4-4 draw at Peterborough in which the Bluebirds threw away a 4-0 half-time lead.[LNB]His absence leaves manager Dave Jones short of options in central midfield with Stephen McPhail still sidelined and Riccy Scimeca having retired while Joe Ledley is constantly playing through the pain barrier as he battles his hip injury.[LNB]Rae's absence means Peter Whittingham, who has a slight thigh problem himself but should be okay, is likely to move into the middle to partner Ledley, with Kelvin Etuhu starting on the wing.[LNB]Striker Jay Bothroyd is also doubtful at Ashton Gate having sustained a swollen knee against Posh while full-back Mark Kennedy is facing a battle to be involved having tweaked a calf in training.[LNB]But Jones has received a boost with the news Kevin McNaughton should be fit having come off at half-time on Monday nursing a tight hamstring.[LNB][LNB]
