Gills v Norwich Team News
By Matt Lond & J Bateman
February 25 2003
Team News from Tonights Nationwide League Division One game between Gillingham and Norwich at The Priestfield Stadium.
Gillingham v Norwich at Priestfield Stadium ko - 19-45 Gills News Gillingham could have Mark Saunders back
from a hamstring injury for their home game with Norwich, the midfielder was
hoping to make his comeback against Portsmouth on Saturday, but suffered a
slight twinge which delayed his recovery. Fellow midfielder Simon Osborn is not yet
ready to return to the first team, however, and will play a full reserve game
this week on his way back from long-term Achilles trouble. Striker Kevin James faces a six-week spell
on the sidelines after discovering he requires surgery on a knee problem. Player-boss Andy Hessenthaler will play
his last game before beginning a two-match suspension for reaching 10 yellow
cards this season so far. Canaries News They beat the Gills 1-0 at home in
August. The central defender has signed on a
one-month deal from Sheffield Wednesday and will ease the defensive worries for
boss Nigel Worthington. Midfielder Phil Mulryne and striker David
Nielsen are both rated 50-50 to figure as Northern Ireland international Mulryne
is suffering from a back problem, while former Wimbledon man Nielsen has a toe
infection. Darryl Russell is definitely out after
sustaining an ankle injury in training last week. One To Watch Andy
Hessentaler - Gillingham
Prediction Gillngham
1 Norwich 0
Preview Courtesy Of Matt Lond
New loan signing Leigh Bromby will be available for
Norwich as they look to complete the double over Gillingham this season.