Grimsby boss Michael Jolley waiting on several players

Posted Friday, March 30, 2018 by PA

Michael Jolley has doubts over several players as he bids for a first win as Grimsby boss when Stevenage visit Blundell Park on Good Friday.

Full-back Ben Davies is likely to miss out with a calf strain while strike pair Scott Vernon and Jamille Matt face late fitness tests due to respective ankle and hip knocks.

The game could come too soon for defender Karleigh Osborne and midfield duo Luke Summerfield and Mitch Rose – despite all three taking part in some training sessions this week.

Jolley, who has collected just one point from an available nine since taking the reins of the struggling Mariners earlier this month, hopes to welcome back Simeon Jackson next week.

Dino Maamria is also still looking for his first win at the helm of Stevenage and has injury worries over a couple of defenders.

Joe Martin and Jack King have picked up knocks this week and are rated as doubtful.

Maamria will also check on the fitness of midfield trio Ben Kennedy, Ben Sheaf and Dale Gorman, all of whom have been on international duty this week.

Maamria began his reign at Stevenage with a 1-0 defeat at home to Colchester last week.