Leeds v Boro - team news-Leeds boost

By Andy Baggott
January 29 2004

Leeds could receive a triple boost ahead of Saturdays visit by Middlesboro. David Batty, Michael Duberry and Lucas Radebe, are all back in training, and have a chance to play.

Also back are Dominic Matteo and Stephen Mcphail from suspension, and there is a chance that Eddie Gray will have a pretty much full squad to choose from, with the exception of Mark Viduka, who will miss again on compassionate leave. Gray is thought to be looking at a 4-4-2 formation, with Smith partnered up front by Bridges, although much will depend on the fitness of his crocks. With Camara out of favour, if Dubes and the Chief aren’t fit, Matteo is likely to drop back to partner Killgallon. If Batty were missing as well, a 5 man midfield is more likely. I’m hoping all three will be fit, and take their place in the following line up. Robinson, Kelly, Dubes, Radebe, Harte, Pennant, Milner, Matteo, Batty, Bridges, Smith subs Carson, Killgallon, Lennon, Bakke, Johnson.