Jose Baxter suspended as Oldham host Grimsby

Posted Friday, March 29, 2019 by PA

Oldham will be without suspended midfielder Jose Baxter for their Sky Bet League Two clash against Grimsby at Boundary Park.

Baxter picked up a straight red card during the 2-0 defeat at Lincoln on March 12 and sits with match out.

The Latics have not played since March 12 after their match against Tranmere was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch and new manager Pete Wild will be hoping to get his second spell in charge – which includes his caretaker role earlier this season – off to a good start.

Grimsby will be without on-loan Elliot Embleton for the rest of the season after he tore his hamstring on international duty.

The midfielder withdrew from the England Under-20 squad after he sustained an injury in their 3-1 defeat to Poland on March 21 and is expected to have a scan this week.

Jordan Cook is expected to remain sidelined for three to four weeks after sustaining a groin injury, while Alex Whitmore has been unable to train this week with a hip problem.

In a boost for boss Michael Jolley, duo Danny Collins and Harry Cardwell could feature on Saturday after returning to training on Thursday after missing the first few sessions this week.