Defence still a problem for Latics

27 December 2009 16:26
Reuben Hazell remains suspended after the Boxing Day clash with Tranmere was postponed.[LNB]Hazell picked up his fifth booking of the season in the recent 2-2 draw at Wycombe and must serve a one-match ban.[LNB]Andy Holdsworth is a long-term absentee having undergone surgery on his knee and manager Dave Penney could also be without Joe Jacobson (calf), Kelvin Lomax and Paul Black (both groin).[LNB]Keigan Parker is rated doubtful due to illness, but fellow striker Pawel Abbott and winger Chris Taylor may return from their respective hernia and hamstring injuries.[LNB]Hartlepool are set to hold a pitch inspection at 10am to determine whether the game can go ahead.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk