Newport County vs Carlisle - Dean Morgan in line for Newport debut against Carlisle

Posted Thursday, February 11, 2016 by PA

Veteran striker Dean Morgan has joined the Newport squad in time for the Sky Bet League Two visit of Carlisle on Saturday.

Morgan, a Montserrat international, was most recently with Italian third-tier side US Ancona 1905 but has extensive experience of the domestic game with Luton, Reading and Wycombe among the 14 English clubs he has played for.

Goalkeeper Joe Day is set to return following his FA Cup red card against Blackburn, his comeback delayed last week by the postponement of the Barnet game.

Back-up 'keeper Mitchell Beeney, defender Ben Davies and midfielder Connor Dymond are all set to return to their parent clubs after Carlisle's lunchtime visit to Rodney Parade.

Carlisle defender Michael Raynes is expected to be fit despite being forced out of last week's home win against Accrington after taking a blow to the face.

Raynes has been handed the captain's armband in the absence of left-back Danny Grainger, who remains doubtful after missing the last three games due to an ankle injury.

Boss Keith Curle, who made five changes last week, is hoping defender Tom Miller, plus midfielders Luke Joyce and Bastien Hery can shake off injury and return to contention.

Charlie Wyke, who signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract this week, is expected to resume up front alongside Jabo Ibehre.