Thirlwell set to return for United

11 December 2009 12:20
The midfielder has been sidelined with an Achilles problem since the Cumbrians' 1-1 draw with Southampton at the end of September.[LNB]Manager Greg Abbott will once again be without the services of Marc Bridge-Wilkinson, Richard Offiong (both knee) and David Raven (hip) while Simon Lakeland is a major doubt with a medial ligament problem.[LNB]Adam Clayton came through 90 minutes in the 0-0 draw with Gillingham last weekend following his recovery from a knee injury and should retain his attacking role alongside Vincent Pericard.[LNB]Abbott told the club's official website: "This will be the toughest home game we've had in a while.[LNB]"They are in a situation that we were in a couple of weeks ago and they will want the points."[LNB][LNB]

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