Bolton Wanderers vs Huddersfield Town preview - No new worries for Bolton

Posted Friday, November 28, 2014 by PA

Bolton report no new injury worries ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash against Huddersfield, with boss Neil Lennon seeking a fourth straight home win.

Midfielder Mark Davies has been ruled out for four months with a knee problem sustained before last week's 1-1 draw at Blackpool.

Wanderers also continue to be without long-term ankle-injury victim Marc Tierney, who has had another operation in a bid to save his career.

Tom Youngs and Tom Eaves are unavailable after joining Oldham and Yeovil on loan, with fellow striker Jermaine Beckford already away at Preston on a similar deal.

Huddersfield goalkeeper Alex Smithies is expected to return to contention after missing last week's goalless home draw against Sheffield Wednesday due to a back spasm.

Smithies' absence last week meant a first league start for Joe Murphy, who turned in an impressive display to give manager Chris Powell a selection dilemma.

Powell has no new injury or suspension worries as his side bid for a first win in four league matches, but strikers James Vaughan (calf) and Joe Lolley (hip), plus winger Adam Hammill are not yet ready for a return to match action.

Striker Nahki Wells, winger Danny Ward and on-loan defender Jack Robinson are all pushing for recalls.