Back problem set to sideline Williams

04 February 2011 09:30
Colchester goalkeeper Ben Williams is likely to miss the trip to Hartlepool. Williams suffered a back injury during the warm-up ahead of Tuesday night's clash at Charlton but started the match, only to be withrawn at half-time after the problem worsened. Mark Cousins came on for the second half and is poised to start his first game since October at Victoria Park. Boss John Ward is otherwise likely to stick with the line-up narrowly beaten 1-0 at The Valley. Defensive duo Magnus Okuonghae and Brian Wilson saw specialists about their ankle injuries this week and could return to action later this month. Midfielder John-Joe O'Toole and centre-back Morten Knudsen remain long-term absentees with knee injuries.

Source: PA