Simpson ruled out of Spurs cup tie

Simpson was the hero of the remarkable 4-4 draw with Cardiff on Monday after he came off the bench to score twice as Mark Cooper's men came from 4-0 down. But the on-loan Histon man will miss out at White Hart Lane as he is cup-tied - along with on-loan Kettering centre-half Exodus Geohaghon. Goalkeeper Joe Lewis is expected to be fit despite limping out of the second half against Cardiff with a side strain and defender Ryan Bennett should also be available after concussion. Fellow defender Gabriel Zakuani remains sidelined with a groin strain but left-back Tom Williams is available after he returned early from a loan spell at QPR. Dean Keates left the club by mutual consent on New Year's Eve.