Exeter City vs Morecambe preview - Three back for Grecians

Posted Friday, March 27, 2015 by PA

Exeter will be boosted by the return of three first-team regulars when they tackle Morecambe.

Left-back Craig Woodman has not featured for a month due to a hamstring injury but has been declared fully fit, while Alex Nicholls is ready to overcome the dead leg that saw him miss last weekend's win at Cheltenham.

And with goalkeeper James Hamon having recovered from the concussion that saw him withdrawn from the starting line-up just before kick-off against the Robins, there are plenty of options for Exeter boss Paul Tisdale.

Tisdale has a striking dilemma with Graham Cummins having marked his return to the side with a goal, but he remains without David Noble and Pat Baldwin.

Andreas Arestidou will start in goal for Morecambe as Danny Ward is on international duty.

Liverpool loanee Ward made his debut last week in the 1-1 draw with Carlisle when Arestidou's one-game suspension left the Shrimpers short of stoppers, with first-choice Barry Roche (hip) still out.

Arestidou will reclaim his spot between the sticks as Ward becomes the first Shrimps player to miss a game through commitments to his country.

Boss Jim Bentley's only other injury concern is midfielder Ryan Williams, who can play but may need hernia surgery at some point.