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Imp’s boss Sutton faces injury nightmare

Gemma Goacher by Gemma Goacher
November 20, 2009
in City Vibe, Sport
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Chris Sutton, Lincoln City Manager
Chris Sutton, Lincoln City Manager

Lincoln City boss Chris Sutton has admitted he may not be able to fill the seven substitute places, as his Imps squad has been ravaged by injury, illness and suspension.

Defenders Aaron Brown, Ian Pearce and Eric Lichaj are all suspended, Paul Green, Paul Connor, Sergio Torres, Richard Butcher and Joe Heath are all definitely sidelined through injury and illness, whilst there are serious fitness doubts over Shane Clarke, Rene Howe and Adam Watts.

The former England international has admitted the list of unavailable players hasn’t been ideal in the preparation for the game with the Mariners.

“We’ve got see where we are in terms of injuries and suspensions and see who we can get on the park. It hasn’t been ideal but we’ve got to get on with it, it happens to other sides. It opens opportunities for other players to come in and show what they can do and if they do well then they can keep the jersey.”

Sutton himself may have his own disciplinary issues to deal with after he was sent to the stands in the Imps 1-1 draw with Cheltenham Town last Saturday. The FA have charged the Imps chief with improper conduct but he has until Tuesday to appeal against the decision. Although he hasn’t announced whether he will appeal against the charge, Sutton has defended his actions.

“It’s an emotional game, we didn’t think what happened was right and we reacted. We all make mistakes. It has happened now and we’ve got to move forward. If we feel things are wrong, we should stand up in what we believe in but on the other hand there’s a line and we have to accept that.”

The Imps host manager less Grimsby in the first Lincolnshire derby of the season. The Mariners have had a poor start to the season and sit in the League Two relegation zone, five points behind the Imps. Like Lincoln, Grimsby have had a change of management following the departure of Mike Newell last month. Lincoln boss Chris Sutton, who has played in the Glasgow derby between Celtic and Rangers, understands how much local derby’s means to the fans.

“They are different games but I don’t think it’s different in wanting to win. We’re at Lincoln and we want to win any game we can. They are bigger games and I think it’s fair to say both ourselves and Grimsby aren’t in the greatest of league position and we just want the 3 points more than anything. It’s important for the fans, and the players and myself are well aware of that.”

The Mariners currently hold the bragging rights after their 5-1 thrashing of the Imps at Blundell Park at the back end of last season. The Imps boss has called on the fans to get behind the team ahead of the derby clash.

“We had a particularly bad result against them last season, which people do remind us of but it’s a new season, new game, we’re at home and we want to win the game. It’s a big game for the fans. I thought the support last week was excellent and at the moment with all the injuries and suspensions we need the fans more than ever.”


 
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