Howard set to miss Royals clash

21 August 2009 11:50
Former Barnsley man Howard was forced off during the 1-1 draw with Leicester on Tuesday night after coming down with tonsillitis.[LNB]"We don't know when it came on but what we do know is that the lad has got no energy because of it and is very lethargic," said Blackwell.[LNB]However, fellow midfielder Lee Hendrie is available once again after serving a four-match ban for his dismissal after the whistle during the play-off final defeat to Burnley at the end of last season.[LNB]Defender Derek Geary is facing a battle to save his career as he is struggling to recover from a long-term knee injury.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk