Source: Team_Talk
North End waiting on Jones fitness
The right-back limped out of Tuesday's goalless draw against Derby after sustaining an ankle injury during the second half.[LNB]However, Irvine hopes to have Jones available as North End seek to end a dismal seven-match winless streak in the Championship.[LNB]Eddie Nolan replaced Jones against the Rams and will come into contention for a starting role if the former Crewe man is ruled out.[LNB]French centre-back Youl Mawene remains sidelined until the new year after damaging knee ligaments in the recent home defeat against Newcastle.[LNB]Midfielder Barry Nicholson is also out until 2010 as he recovers from a broken leg.[LNB][LNB]
