Dobie set to stake Cumbrians claim

15 January 2010 15:59
Former Juventus striker Pericard left Brunton Park this week after rejecting a new contract and has since joined League One rivals Swindon.[LNB]Cumbrians boss Greg Abbott is expected to hand Dobie a start in what will be his side's first League One fixture of the year due to the big freeze.[LNB]Skipper Paul Thirlwell is set to return to the starting line-up after recovering from an Achilles problem, while Marc Bridge-Wilkinson and Richard Offiong (both knee) are also back in contention.[LNB]But David Raven (hip) and Andy Cook (foot) are long-term absentees and Gavin Rothery is also set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing a double hernia operation this week.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk