York City vs Tranmere Rovers preview - Hyde out for Minstermen

Posted Friday, February 13, 2015 by PA

York will be without suspended striker Jake Hyde for their home game against Tranmere.

The Minstermen appealed against Hyde's dismissal for violent conduct in the midweek draw at Luton but were unsuccessful and he will start a three-game ban.

Wes Fletcher is expected to return to the starting line-up to partner Emile Sinclair in attack in Hyde's absence.

Midfielder Luke Summerfield remains sidelined due to a thigh injury that will keep him out for another two months and boss Russ Wilcox will check on the fitness of several unnamed players who are struggling with knocks.

Tranmere may have to do without full-back Danny Holmes.

The defender came off late on in the 1-1 draw with Newport due to a thigh problem and Rovers manager Micky Adams has rated him "touch and go".

Adams is short of options in that area as Michael Ihiekwe remains absent because of an ankle injury, while fellow defenders Marcus Holness (knee) and Matt Hill (Achilles) are also sidelined.

Iain Hume is still building up his fitness having made a couple of cameo appearances off the bench since returning to the club last month.