Manager Gary Mills could make changes following the midweek 2-1 home defeat to Gateshead and was also contemplating a possible switch from his usual 4-3-3 formation.“Changing formation has crossed my mind – of course it has. Ultimately, I have to think about whether it’s the system or the players that have got us where we are this season," Mills told The Press.“If it’s down to the system, we’ve played 4-3-3 for most of the campaign so, if you take that view, that formation has got us where we are in the league and the Trophy.“I have to pick the right side for tomorrow and I have decisions to make.“I have to be honest and the players have to be too. If I don’t play them, then they know the reasons why."That could see recalls for the likes of Jamie Reed, James Meredith and Erik Tonne, the latter of whom has recently arrived on loan from Sheffield United.Grimsby are without a whole host of players for the tie including striker Anthony Elding, who is starting a two-match ban.Also missing are Scott Garner and Frankie Artus through injury, while recent signings Ian Miller, Louis Soares, Kiernan Hughes-Mason and goalkeeper Kenny Arthur are all cup-tied.But 26-goal leading scorer Liam Hearn will carry their threat in attack having already claimed four hat-tricks this season.
Source: FOOTYMAD
