Grimsby boss Jolley welcomes back injured duo for Lincoln derby

Posted Friday, August 17, 2018 by PA

Grimsby boss Michael Jolley has been handed an injury boost ahead of the derby clash against Lincoln at Blundell Park.

Reece Hall-Johnson has returned to training after the Carabao Cup loss to Rochdale, while Harry Clifton is pushing for a recall after overcoming a knock that has deprived him of game time since the opening day.

Defender Andrew Fox is a doubt with a knock while Mitch Rose serves the second game of a three match ban after seeing red against Macclesfield.

Jolley is also without long-term absentees Elliot Whitehouse (knee) and Harry Cardwell (foot).

Lincoln’s Danny Cowley has a selection dilemma for the Grimsby showdown.

His side have won both their league matches but Cowley made seven changes for the Carabao Cup tie at Port Vale, which the Imps won 4-0.

Those who impressed in the cup will hope to keep their places, with first competitive starts for Grant Smith, Ellis Chapman and Jason Shackell – with the former Derby and Burnley man scoring on his debut.

Imps regulars, including Josh Vickers, Neal Eardley, Lee Frecklington and John Akinde are likely to return to the side against Grimsby.