Sheffield United vs Blackpool preview - Double doubt for Blades

Posted Friday, August 21, 2015 by PA

Sheffield United pair Stefan Scougall and Neill Collins are both doubtful for the home game against Blackpool.

Midfielder Scougall was forced out of the midweek win at Peterborough due to a gashed ankle, while centre-half Collins is struggling with a calf problem. Both players will be assessed.

Midweek replacements Jamal Campbell-Ryce, who made his first appearance of the season following a hamstring injury, and Kieran Wallace are both in contention to start.

Midfielders James Wallace and Louis Reed, striker Marc McNulty and winger Martyn Woolford, all unused substitutes on Tuesday night, are pushing for recalls for the Blades, who have picked up consecutive wins following an opening-day loss.

Neil McDonald has hinted he will make changes to Blackpool's starting line-up in South Yorkshire.

The Seasiders are still winless under the former West Ham number two and McDonald vowed to make changes in the immediate aftermath of Tuesday's loss to Burton, a comment he slightly backtracked from on Thursday.

McDonald has no new injury worries, although both Colin Doyle (shoulder) and John Herron (knee) are still sidelined for the Tangerines.

Blackpool's wait for a competitive victory has now gone beyond 200 days and their last win on the road came in April 2014.