Abbott free of concerns in Trophy

05 October 2009 14:43
Influential skipper Paul Thirlwell is ruled out of the second round tie at Brunton Park. The midfielder has still not shaken off an Achilles knock while Gary Madine has an ankle problem. Abbott could freshen up his side by handing starts to Marc Bridge-Wilkinson, Peter Murphy and Richard Offiong as he targets a first win in seven matches. The Cumbrians top-scorer Scott Dobie is set to retain his place in the starting XI so Joe Anyinsah may drop out to make way for Offiong. Carlisle are bidding to reach the third round of the competition for the first time in four years.

Source: Team_Talk