Bury vs Colchester United - Kelvin Etuhu still absent for Bury with hamstring problem

Bury are still without injured midfielder Kelvin Etuhu for Saturday's Sky Bet League One clash with bottom side Colchester at Gigg Lane.

Etuhu (hamstring) missed the midweek win over Sheffield United after being forced off early in the previous game against Coventry and is expected to be out at least another fortnight.

Forward Danny Rose is close to returning after a three-game absence but goalkeeper Rob Lainton, out since tearing his groin in October, has suffered a setback in his recovery and remains on the sidelines.

The Shakers otherwise have a full squad to select from as they target a league double over relegation-threatened Colchester.

The visitors will again be without midfielder Alex Gilbey as he completes his three-game suspension for his sending-off against Southend.

Zimbabwean striker Macauley Bonne will hope to retain his place after scoring on his first start for three months against Chesterfield on Tuesday.

Drey Wright and Kane Vincent-Young might hope for further chances but manager Kevin Keen could consider other changes as he strives to end the Us' winless run - which now stretches to 18 league matches.

Midfielder Tom Lapslie, fit again after groin trouble, might hope for some action after two games as an unused substitute.