Duo face late fitness test

Last updated : 11 August 2006 By Charlie Roper
Maurice Ross
Ross: Injury doubt
Millwall could be without defender Mo Ross and Neal Ardley as they go in search of their first win of the season at Saltergate.

Both players picked up injuries in midweek against Leyton Orient and with Darren Byfield already ruled out and Tony Craig waiting on a decision over his sending off appeal, manager Nigel Spackman is hoping both will recover in time to take their places in the starting line-up.

"Maurice and Neal have been having treatment, so we'll give them as long as possible before making a decision on them" he told the club's official site. "The situation with Tony is a bit ridiculous because he's had to travel up with us not knowing whether he can play, and it has made our planning that bit more difficult.

"However, I know how I want to play, we'll be positive and be determined to get the three points. After two games without a win, we don't really mind how we play as long as we win the game."

If Ross and Craig are ruled out, Frenchman Zoumana Bakayoko could be in line for his debut while his countryman, Samy-Oyame Mawene could make the bench in place of Ardley.

Poul Hubertz, meanwhile, is expected to make his first start of the club in place of the injured Byfield.