Defensive headache for Eagles boss

Claude Davis is serving the final game of his three-match ban and his replacement at centre-half, Matt Lawrence, is now also suspended following his red card at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.Danny Butterfield is unlikely to feature after hobbling off at Forest with a hamstring injury, Nathaniel Clyne remains doubtful with groin trouble and Paddy McCarthy suffered a setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery.That means boss Paul Hart could have just two recognised defenders available in Clint Hill and Lee Hills.Austrian international Johnny Ertl could drop back into defence if required.Midfielder Nick Carle missed out at the City Ground with a knock and will be checked over.

Source: Team_Talk