WIGAN v Hull: Pollitt on stand-by to replace unwell No 1 Kirkland

01 January 2010 15:04
Wigan goalkeeper Mike Pollitt is on stand-by to replace Chris Kirkland for the FA Cup third round visit of Hull on Saturday.[LNB]Kirkland was replaced at half-time of the 5-0 thrashing by Manchester United on Wednesday having complained of being unwell prior to the match.[LNB] Stand-by: Mike Pollitt could deputise for unwell goalkeeper Chris Kirkland[LNB]Although manager Roberto Martinez expects his first-choice keeper to have recovered, he may decide against risking him.[LNB]The Spaniard has already hinted he will use all his squad players for the cup tie, which means the likes of Jason Koumas, James McCarthy, Cho Won-Hee and Antonio Amaya may be given rare starts.[LNB]Provisional squad: Pollitt, Bramble, Scharner, Melchiot, Boyce, Figueroa, N'Zogbia, Sinclair, Cho, Gomez, Thomas, Rodallega, Koumas, Amaya, Scotland, McCarthy, Edman.[LNB]  Wigan set to offload Kapo and Watson as Boulogne and Cardiff circle LaticsKirkland sickener as Wigan goalkeeper looks set to miss Hull FA Cup clash VIDEO SPECIAL: Sportsmail's top 10 FA Cup third round shock exitsWIGAN ATHLETIC FC

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