Parrett ready to soar for Gillingham

Posted Thursday, February 07, 2019 by PA

Gillingham should have midfielder Dean Parrett back in contention for the Sky Bet League One match against Barnsley.

Parrett has not featured since the FA Cup defeat at Swansea on January 26 because of a hamstring strain, but is now back in full training.

Midfielder Callum Reilly (hamstring) continues to be assessed, while midfielder Billy Bingham is closing in on a return following his ankle problem.

Loan signing Ricky Holmes will have to wait for his debut as the winger is recovering from a minor back problem. Defender Alex Lacey (ankle) remains sidelined.

Promotion-chasing Barnsley are likely to be without defenders Ben Williams and Adam Jackson for the trip to Kent.

Tykes boss Daniel Stendel confirmed the duo were sidelined by unspecified short-term injuries, which he hopes will not sideline them for more than a couple of weeks.

Dani Pinillos is again expected to stand in for Williams, the Spaniard starting in the backline for the 2-0 win over Scunthorpe last weekend.

Top scorer Kieffer Moore should retain his place in attack, head coach Stendel having opted against continuing with his 4-3-3 formation as Barnsley recorded a fourth win out of the last five league games.