Bradford AFC vs Coventry - James Hanson could make Bradford return

Posted Thursday, August 18, 2016 by PA

Bradford striker James Hanson hopes to return to contention against Coventry after missing the midweek win at MK Dons due to a calf strain.

Boss Stuart McCall opted to play Billy Clarke as a lone striker on Tuesday night but Hanson has targeted a return to action at the weekend.

Versatile midfielder/defender Timothee Dieng made his first appearance for the club off the bench at MK Dons after recovering from a calf injury and is pushing for a place in the starting line-up.

Tony McMahon overcame a knock in time to play the full 90 minutes on Tuesday night and should continue, but winger Filipe Morais is still struggling with a thigh injury.

Dan Agyei could make his Coventry debut after signing on loan from Burnley.

The striker has joined for the rest of the season with the Sky Blues looking for goals having drawn blanks in three of their opening four games.

Chris Stokes and Ivor Lawton remain long-term absentees while Kwame Thomas is a doubt after being stretchered off against Shrewsbury on Saturday.

New signing Jordan Turnbull may feature against the Bantams after joining on a three-year deal from Southampton.