Schofield in charge for Vale clash

23 October 2009 14:55
Allen has been suspended by the club while they investigate an alleged nightclub incident that has also attracted the attentions of Gloucestershire Police. The 44-year-old has denied the allegations but Schofield remains in charge of team affairs until the matter is resolved. The Robins assistant should be able to call upon defender Lee Ridley after he limped out of last Friday's 2-1 home defeat to Macclesfield with an ankle problem. Defenders Drissa Diallo and Michael Townsend, midfielders Michael Pook and David Bird and striker Theo Lewis all overcame knocks to face the Silkmen and are expected to be available again this time around, while veteran forward Barry Hayles (hamstring) should also be included. Several unnamed players are suffering with slight knocks and bruises which will be assessed as late as possible, but captain Shane Duff (Achilles) remains sidelined for the long-term. Loan signing Romone Rose will not be involved having returned to QPR, while Ajet Shehu has also been released from his trial period.

Source: Team_Talk