Bristol Rovers vs Chesham United - Youngster Lucas could get cup chance for Rovers
Posted Saturday, November 07, 2015 by PA
Bristol Rovers could allow Jamie Lucas the chance to impress against non-league Chesham.
Lucas has returned to the club following a promising loan stint at Boreham Wood, and boss Darrell Clarke could see the FA Cup first-round clash as the ideal chance to take another look at the young striker.
Goalkeeper Matt Puddy, who has played this season, has undergone groin surgery but the club are hopeful he might be fit before the new year.
Ellis Harrison is available but will miss the next two league matches while away with the Wales Under-21 squad.
Chesham's hopes are boosted by the possible return to action of player-coach Barry Hayles, who has been sidelined with injury since mid-September.
If deemed fit, 43-year-old Hayles will come up against his former side in Rovers, having played for them between 1997 and 1998.
Chesham manager Andy Leese said: "The good news is that Barry is making progress now and the signs are that he will be fit to play."
Matt Taylor, George Casey and Curtis Ujah are all one booking away from automatic suspension.
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