Iron as you were

28 January 2011 10:30
Scunthorpe boss Ian Baraclough has no fresh injury worries for the home clash with Preston but a number of players remain sidelined through injury. Goalkeeper Joe Murphy looks set to miss out again with the ankle problem that ruled him out of last weekend's goalless home draw with Burnley. Defensive duo Cliff Byrne and Rob Jones are bidding to shake off injuries and could come into contention and centre-back David Mirfin has been passed fit for action. However, rookie defender Niall Canavan, midfielder Michael O`Connor and winger Garry Thompson remain long-term absentees as the Iron seek to record a win that would lift them out of the drop zone. Baraclough is also hoping to add firepower to his squad before the transfer window closes.

Source: PA