Fabricio Coloccini to return
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Team news ahead of this weekend’s Championship action, with Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini fit again for the trip to Swansea.Saturday February 13
Swansea City v Newcastle United (12:45)
Argentina international Coloccini (hamstring) returns to the Newcastle squad for their trip to Swansea. Ryan Taylor also sat out the game at Pride Park with a similar problem, but he should be available once again. But left-back Jose Enrique, who damaged a hamstring during the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on January 27, is still out, as is Nicky Butt, who has missed the last two games with a thigh injury.
Swansea will be able to welcome back defender Angel Rangel (ankle) and boss Paulo Sousa has no new injury worries. Cedric van der Gun is nearing a return from the hamstring injury that has kept him out since the beginning of January, but the Dutch forward is unlikely to feature against Chris Hughton’s men. Striker Craig Beattie will definitely not be involved due to an ankle problem, while defender Albert Serran remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Preston North End v Blackpool (13:00)
Preston boss Darren Ferguson will be reluctant to make any changes when his side host bitter rivals Blackpool. On-loan Manchester United youngster Matt James impressed alongside Paul Coutts and the duo look set to again form the central axis in midfield. Jon Parkin also dovetailed effectively with Danny Welbeck in attack while the recalled Chris Sedgwick also shone on the right hand side of midfield. Midfielder Richard Chaplow (groin) and defender Callum Davidson (concussion) missed out in midweek and will be assessed. Winger Paul Parry (knee) and midfielder Barry Nicholson (broken leg) remain sidelined as Preston aim to condemn Blackpool to a fourth successive defeat.
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway must decide whether to recall any of his suspended trio for the trip to rivals Preston. Barry Bannan, Neal Eardley and Ishmel Demontagnac were spotted in a Blackpool nightspot last weekend and were subsequently axed. Bannan (broken toe) and Eardley (knee) are major doubts for the Deepdale. Midfielder Charlie Adam is suspended but striker Brett Ormerod is available after completing a three-match ban.
Doncaster Rovers v Nottingham Forest
Doncaster boss Sean O’Driscoll is set to welcome back midfielder Dean Shiels (ankle) for the visit of promotion-chasing Nottingham Forest. Defenders Jason Shackell (groin), Adam Lockwood (foot) and Byron Webster (foot) all remain sidelined, with the latter breaking a metatarsal in training last week. However, O’Driscoll has no new injury or suspension worries to contend with as he bids to help his side climb the Championship table.
Forest are expected to make changes. Joe Garner could lose his place for the trip to south Yorkshire with Dele Adebola, Robert Earnshaw and David McGoldrick all vying for recalls. Another possible switch could see James Perch return at full-back with Chris Cohen reverting back to a midfield role.
Leicester City v Scunthorpe United
Leicester’s leading scorer Matty Fryatt (broken jaw) will begin a lengthy absence when Scunthorpe visit the Walkers Stadium. Boss Nigel Pearson will hope Yann Kermorgant can recover from the hamstring strain that has seen him miss the last two matches. If he is included it is expected he will only be on the bench. Martyn Waghorn has been playing with a knee niggle recently and he is likely to do so again, with either Dany N`Guessan or Steve Howard partnering the on-loan Sunderland striker in attack. Midfielders Lloyd Dyer and Nolberto Solano are pushing to be included in the starting XI.
On-loan defender Brendan Moloney has returned to parent club Nottingham Forest for treatment after suffering a medial ligament injury. Cliff Byrne is likely to be suspended as he was sent off at the Hawthorns, although the Iron are appealing the decision and have yet to hear the outcome. Marcus Williams is available after suspension but forward Garry Thompson is still nursing a hamstring injury.
Middlesbrough v Peterborough United
Middlesbrough skipper Gary O’Neil (groin) and Chris Killen (hamstring) are doubts. However, Emanuel Pogatetz and Scott McDonald should be available again. Julio Arca, who has missed the last two games with a toe problem, is unlikely to return, while Chris Riggott (hamstring), Rhys Williams (pelvic injury) and Jeremie Aliadiere (ankle surgery) are back in light training. Seb Hines (ankle and knee ligament) and Matthew Bates (cruciate ligament) remain on the sidelines.
Peterborough manager Jim Gannon is debating a tactical change ahead of the trip to take on Middlesbrough. Gannon has favoured a 3-4-1-2 formation in his two games in charge so far but reverted to 4-4-2 for the second half of the 2-0 defeat at Cardiff in midweek and may start with the more orthodox shape. Centre-half Gabriel Zakuani remains sidelined with a groin injury but Gannon has no other problems as he looks for a first away win of the season.
Sheffield United v Bristol City
Sheffield United goalkeeper Mark Bunn (broken hand) misses out Ian Bennett will continue in goal. Defender Chris Morgan is not likely to return for a fortnight due to a rib injury, while fellow centre-half Marcel Seip (hamstring) is also out. On-loan Arsenal youngster Kyle Bartley impressed in the 2-1 defeat to Preston on Tuesday and is set to keep his place. However, defender Andrew Taylor is available after a hamstring injury and set for at least a place on the substitute’s bench. Midfielder James Harper continues to struggle with an ankle injury and is set to see a specialist to determine the extent of the injury.
Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard (dead leg), winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce (calf) and midfielder Danny Haynes (illness) all remain in the treatment room after missing Tuesday’s defeat at Watford. Jamie McCallister sustained a calf injury at Vicarage Road and he will not travel north, while Johnson has revealed that another unnamed player has come down with an illness. Jamie McCombe and Brian Wilson remain long-term absentees so Johnson may be forced to scour the loan market ahead of the clash.
Barnsley v Plymouth Argyle
Barnsley boss Mark Robins will be without suspended Ryan Shotton while fellow defenders Bobby Hassell and Rob Kozluk are also set to miss out again as they continue to struggle with groin and knee injuries respectively. On-loan Manchester City youngster Keiran Trippier impressed in the 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough on Tuesday and is set to keep his place. On-loan Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez could make his first start after coming on for Anderson Da Silva against Middlesbrough.
Plymouth defender Karl Duguid (ankle) faces a late fitness test ahead of the trip to Barnsley. David McNamee replaced right-back Duguid at Reading after recovering from a shin injury but he was later substituted due to a groin problem, which is set to rule him out. Midfielder Chris Clark switched to full-back to cover for McNamee at Reading and he will be on standby along with youngster Ryan Leonard. New Zealand striker Rory Fallon (groin) is also set to face a late fitness test with recent signing Kenny Cooper, on loan from Munich 1860, waiting in the wings for his first start.
Coventry City v Queens Park Rangers
On-loan West Ham striker Freddie Sears battles Freddy Eastwood and Clinton Morrison for a starting berth. However, boss Chris Coleman may decide not to make any changes to his forward line following the defeat of Nottingham Forest. Midfielder Aron Gunnarsson (leg) and centre-back James McPake (back) are injury doubts.
Marcus Bent (hamstring) is out of QPR’s trip to face Coventry so Tamas Priskin will be his likely replacement. Beleaguered boss Mick Harford can welcome back defender Peter Ramage from suspension but midfielder Mikele Leigertwood is in the middle of a three-game ban. Akos Buzsaky and Adel Taarabt are pushing to start but fellow midfielders Gavin Mahon and Martin Rowlands (both knee) are still out.
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