Southend United vs Swindon preview - Hunt still out for Shrimpers

Posted Friday, August 21, 2015 by PA

Southend are still without injured striker Noel Hunt for Saturday's Sky Bet League One match at home to Swindon.

The Republic of Ireland international, who joined The Shimpers this summer after being released by Ipswich, is still sidelined with a foot injury, having missed the last two fixtures.

Southend manager Phil Brown is hoping to recover Cian Bolger in time for the game as his side look for their first win of the season, with the Irish centre-half doubtful due to a shoulder problem.

Should Bolger fail to recover, Luke Prosser is set to replace him at the back having replaced him in the midweek draw with Doncaster.

Jonathan Obika will be missing for Swindon.

The striker's ankle problem is proving more serious than first thought and he now faces a number of weeks on the sidelines due to a problem he first sustained against Bury last weekend.

The Robins are already without Jermaine Hylton due to a fractured collarbone and Obika's absence has left Mark Cooper's men light in attack, with speculation continuing to swirl around Michael Smith's future too.

Drissa Traore made his debut off the bench on Tuesday night having recovered from a hamstring injury and could be involved again in some capacity.