Bury vs Barnsley - Shakers to assess Leon Clarke and Tom Soares

Posted Tuesday, February 23, 2016 by PA

Bury will assess both Leon Clarke and Tom Soares prior to the visit of Barnsley.

Striker Clarke (thigh) and midfielder Soares (face) were both taken off as part of a triple change at half-time of the 5-2 victory over Colchester.

Soares could possibly have a facemask fitted in order to allow him to play while 37-year-old Ryan Lowe will need to be assessed after playing 170 minutes since last Tuesday.

Midfielder Kelvin Etuhu (hamstring) is still missing, along with goalkeeper Rob Lainton (groin).

Barnsley will be without defender Aidy White after he sustained an ankle injury in Saturday's home win against Doncaster.

White was injured after being tackled from behind by Conor Grant and will have a scan this week to determine the full extent of the damage.

George Williams replaced White at the weekend and could be recalled to the starting line-up, while caretaker head coach Paul Heckingbottom has no other new injury or suspension problems.

Recent signings Shaun Tuton and Otis Khan, yet to make their first starts for the club, are in contention. Winger Ryan Williams (groin) remains a long-term absentee.