Tisdale could make changes as MK Dons look to stop rot

Posted Monday, January 28, 2019 by PA

MK Dons manager Paul Tisdale may make changes as his promotion-chasing side look to bounce back from three successive defeats when they host Oldham in League Two.

Midfielder Ryan Harley, who made his comeback after five months out injured against Crewe 10 days ago, made an appearance from the bench for the last 20 minutes of Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Grimsby and is pushing for a start.

Defender George Williams (hamstring) remains sidelined after limping off at Bury earlier this month, while fellow full-back Callum Brittain (ankle and tonsillitis) could be on the comeback trail soon.

Jordan Moore-Taylor sustained a knee injury in the first half at Grimsby and was replaced by Joe Walsh so could miss out.

Oldham captain Peter Clarke is suspended after he was sent off late on in Saturday’s 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round defeat at Doncaster.

Long-term absentees Dan Gardner (knee) and Ousmane Fane (leg) remain out, while striker Chris O’Grady returned to the starting line-up at the weekend and could retain his spot as midfielder Mohamed Maouche returns after a one-match ban.

Caretaker boss Pete Wild has overseen two defeats in the last two matches in all competitions after beginning his spell in charge at Boundary Park with three wins.