Latics to check on Smalley

17 September 2010 11:00
Oldham boss Paul Dickov will assess the fitness of striker Deane Smalley ahead of the home clash with Bournemouth. Smalley is Dickov's only fresh doubt after picking up back and groin injuries in the reserves against Bury on Tuesday night. The Latics have been boosted with the news injured duo Ryan Brooke and Greg Fleming are set to return to full training before the end of the month. Striker Brooke damaged ankle ligaments in the final pre-season friendly and it was feared he could be ruled out for up to six months. Goalkeeper Fleming sustained a knee injury during pre-season in a reserve-team friendly at Rhyl and was expected to be out for at least three months.

Source: PA