Source: Team_Talk
Imps boosted ahead of Vale clash
Injury, suspension and ineligibility saw City's list of absentees for the FA Cup tie at Northwich spill into double figures.[LNB]Defenders Aaron Brown and Ian Pearce come back into the reckoning after serving three-match bans while Sutton's options at the back are boosted further by the return of Aston Villa duo Nathan Barker and Eric Lichaj, who are not permitted to play in the cup.[LNB]Midfielder Michael Gordon is back in contention after being cup-tied for the second-round clash, while Delroy Facey will be included in the squad for the first time since his arrival on loan from Notts County after he was also cup-tied for Saturday's 3-1 win.[LNB]Aston Villa midfielder Chris Herd, who impressed on his debut against the Vics, is likely to keep his place in the side and make his home bow. On-loan midfielders Anthony Pulis and Sergio Torres (ankle) could also return after knocks.[LNB]However, defender Paul Green (hip) and strikers Paul Connor (knee) and Lenell John-Lewis (ankle) remain out.[LNB][LNB]
