Carlisle to check on Jamal Campbell-Ryce ahead of Lincoln clash

Posted Sunday, April 01, 2018 by PA

Carlisle will monitor the fitness of winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce ahead of the home clash with Lincoln.

Campbell-Ryce was expected to be involved in Good Friday’s game at Cheltenham after recovering from a calf injury but he did not make the bench.

Reggie Lambe will hope to feature more prominently having returned unscathed from international duty only to come on for the closing moments of the Cumbrians’ 1-0 win at Whaddon Road.

Striker Ashley Nadesan came on after 64 minutes to help swing the game in Carlisle’s favour and he could replace Cole Stockton from the start.

Lincoln boss Danny Cowley has options should he wish to change his side for the trip.

Luke Waterfall had to be happy with a place on the bench on his return from suspension on Friday but he could come back in, while Ollie Palmer and Harry Anderson are also pushing to start.

Boss Cowley is the strong favourite to replace Mick McCarthy at Ipswich at the end of the season but he insists he is focused on the Imps.

“Our focus remains whole-heartedly here,” he told the Lincolnshire Echo. “We’re eternally thankful for the opportunity we’ve been given here. We’ve been shown great loyalty by the people of Lincoln. When we’re shown loyalty we always like to reciprocate. Our total focus is here.”