Play Off Previews
Misses out
By Paul Holmes
April 27 2002
Well its that time of season again when only 4 teams have anything to play for. Birmingham clash with Milwall whilst Norwich battle Wolves in the race for the Premier League.
| Play-off Preview |
The first of tomorrows clashes comes from St Andrews with Birmingham entertaining Millwall (K.O 12:00) Blues boss Steve Bruce has an almost full squad at his disposal, the only exception is winger Paul Devlin who is out with knee problems. Experienced defender Michael Johnson is back in contention following a groin injury. Milwall boss, Mark McGhee, faces a dilema up front with Neil Harris and Steve Claridge fighting to partner on-loan Dion Dublin. Claridge has been in form all season but Harris hit a brace during last weekend's 3-1 win over Grimsby. The second of tomorrows games kicks off at 14:00 with Wolves travelling to Norwich. Norwich just made the play-offs at Burnley's cost with just 1 goal been the difference. Carrow Road favourite, Iwan Roberts, will miss out against his former team after boss, Nigel Worthington, decided against risking the target man. Attacking full back Steen Nedergaard will also miss out due to an infected knee. Having thrown away an 11 point lead over West Brom, Dave Jones will be keen to progress through the play-offs. Jones looks set to make only one change from the team that drew 2-2 with Sheffield Wednesday. Skipper Paul Butler returns from suspension and should replace Ludovic Pollett. |
