Michael Rose set to return for Macclesfield

Posted Thursday, October 04, 2018 by PA

Macclesfield welcome back Michael Rose following suspension for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Notts County.

The defender has missed the last three fixtures following his sending off against Morecambe but is available again.

Danny Whitaker (knee) is a doubt after missing Tuesday’s draw with Newport while Callum Evans, Elliott Durrell, Jordan Ponticelli and Ryan Lloyd remain sidelined.

Macclesfield looked set to end their winless start to the season at Rodney Parade only for Jamille Matt to score an injury-time equaliser.

County will be without Rob Milsom, who must serve a three-match ban following his sending off against former club Crawley on Tuesday.

Captain Richard Duffy has missed the last seven matches with the hamstring injury he suffered in August and could again miss out.

Ben Hall (groin) is likely to remain sidelined but Nathan Thomas will hope to have forced his way into the starting line-up after scoring his first goal since returning from a foot problem as a late substitute against Crawley.

Manager Harry Kewell is unlikely to make too changes, though, with County having taken eight points from their last four games after a dismal start to the season.