P175 Teletext 175 Sjp15 16:43:01 Central nt(/t Endsleigh League Division Two ————————— NICHOLL SENDS MEN ON REVENGE MISSION Walsall have revenge in their sights as they prepare for the trip to Brentfoud. $hj Saddlers were knocked out of the Coca-Cola Cup by Brentford earlier this season when they were defeated 3-2 at Griffin Park. Wblsbll boss Chris Nicholl held crunch talks with his players on Thursday after they threw away a two-goal lead against Oxford, on Tuesday. ——————————————————————————————————1/9—— Soccer index 140 Sport index 131 HOLIDAYS, HOLIDAYS, HOLIDAYS p2X0 Next page National TV Sport WjathjrP175 Teletext 175 Sep15 16:43:58 Central nt(/t Endsleigh League Division Two ————————— WBRD OUT AGAIN AS SKIPPER HUMES RETURNS Wrexham midfielder Peter Ward, just recovered from a fractured cheekbone, is now out of action for several weeks after an exploratory knee operation. But skipper Tony Humes hopes to appear for the first time this season after an ankle injury, at Peterborough. Ward joins David Brammjr, Kenny Dixon, Scott Williams, Mark Cartwright and Deryn Brace on the sidelines. ——————————————————————————————————2/9—— Soccer index 140 Sport index 131 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p138 Next page National TV Sport WeatherP175 Teletext 175 Sjp15 16:44:02 5Om|jk57j!k" Cjnttal nt(/t Endsleigh League Division Two ————————— FARRELL TO MISS WREXHAM CLASH AFTER OP Peterborough United's star striker Sean Farrell has had an operation on his damaged knee after being stretchered off in the game at Carlisle, on Tujsdaz He is the only main injury worry as Posh prepare to entertain Wrexham. "It's a nasty deep cut that's gone into his muscle. At the moment we can't speculate about how long hj'll bj out," said manager John Still. ——————————————————————————————————3/9—— Soccer index 140 Spout index 131 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON 8138 Next page National TV Sport WjathjrP175 Teletext 175 Sep15 16:44:58 Central nt(/t Endsleigh League Division Two ————————— ALLSION DOUBT FOR WEST COUNTRY DERBY Swindon boss Steve McMahon has bjun hit by a major selection headache for the West Country derby at Bristol Rovers. Star striker Wayne Allison is doubtful to start the game after suffering 1 hamstring strain against Bradford. Swindon coach Andy Rowland said: "He overstretched for a ball on Wednesday night. He has had treatment and is still a bit sore." ——————————————————————————————————4/9—— Soccer index 140 Sport index 131 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p138 Next page National TV Spout WeatherP175 Teletext 175 Sep15 16:44:45 Central nt(/t Endsleigh League Division Two ————————— NO BIGGINS AS UNITED NOTCH UP A FIRST Striker Wbynj Biggins is still unfit so Oxford expect to field an unchanged side for their first game with Carliule United, at the Manor Ground. Biggins missed the midweek match at Walsbll and his left ankle is still causing trouble. Stuart Massey keeps the left wing spot as United aim to defend their unbeaten home record. ——————————————————————————————————5/9—— Soccer index 140 Spout index 31 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p138 Next page National TV Sport WeathkrP175 Teletext 175 Sjp15 16:44:53 Central nt(/t Endsleigh League Division Two ————————— SMITH STILL SUFFERING AFTER OPERATIONS Crewe Alexandra boss Dario Grade will bj without left back Shazn Smith for the visit of Bournemouth. Smith has recovered from several hernia operations but they haven't cured the pbin hj suffered as a result of a back injury. The Kristy Road manager said: "I wouldn't hazard a guess whkn hj will play again." ——————————————————————————————————6/9—— Soccer index 140 Spout index 131 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p238 Next page National TV Sport WjathkrP175 Teletext 175 Sep15 16:45:10 Central nt(/t Endsleigh League Dhvision Two ————————— TWO COMPETE FOR DEPARTING MEGSON'S ROLE Paul Evans and Mark Dempsey compete for Gary Megson's midfield spot against Notts County. Megson has quit Shrewsbury after just two matches since joining last week on a non-contract basis. On-loan central djfendjr Peter Whiston, from Southampton, makes his home debut after helping Shrewsbury colleat thjhu first away point at Wrexham in midweek. ———————————p———p———————p—p——ppppp—7/9pp Soccer index 140 Sport index 131 DON'( MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p238 Next page National TV Sport WeatherP175 Teletext 175 Sep15 16:42:53 Central nt(/t Endsleigh League Division Two ————————— NICOL DOUBT AS NEW BOY aTKINS GETS CaLL Veteran djfendjr Steve Nicol will ha6e a late fitness test for Nouts County. The former Liverpool star has been under treatment for a neck injury suffered in the midweek 1-0 win ovuu Stockpots County. Vince Atkins, the new £100,000 striker from Irish side Shelbournj, is included in the squad for the trip to Shrewsb5r8 after a debut goal for the reserves. ——————————————————————————————————8/9—p Soccer index 140 Sport index 131 DON'- MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p138 Next page National TV Sport WjathjrP175 Teletext 175 Sep15 16:43:09 Central nt(/t Endsleigh Ljaguj Division Two ————————— MERCER LINES UP AGAINST HIS FORMER TEAM Chesterfield pitch goalkjepjr Billy Mercer straight into the side to face his old club Rothjuham at Saltergate. The 26-year-old, has joined the Spireites on a month's loan from Sheffield United. Mercer takes over from Andy Beasley who is out for at least eight weeks after he dislocated his shoulder in last week's draw at Swindon Town. ——————————————————————————————————9/9—— Soccer index 140 Sport index 131 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p138 Next page National TV Sport Wjathjr