Bird out, Townsend in for Robins

05 March 2010 12:03
David Bird is facing around three weeks on the sidelines with ankle ligament damage sustained during Tuesday night's disappointing 1-0 home defeat to fellow strugglers Hereford and is on crutches.[LNB]However, manager Mark Yates is able to welcome back Michael Townsend, who has missed out of late due to a groin injury.[LNB]Midfielders Matt Thornhill and Marley Watkins passed late fitness tests to feature in midweek and will be involved once again.[LNB]Returning captain Shane Duff managed some crucial minutes for the reserves in midweek before a third successive appearance as an unused substitute against the Bulls.[LNB]He should again be on the bench this time around.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk