Leeds Preview

By Aston
April 22 2005

Team News and more ahead of Ipswich Town’s game against Leeds United at Elland Road tomorrow.

Leeds Boss Kevin Blackwell will be with out Shaun Derry who is starting a three-match ban former town midfielder Jermaine Wright may replace him in the squad, David Healy is doubtful with an ankle injury, Paul Butler will miss the game as he still suffering from concussion, Marlon King has a cold. Seth Johnson will also miss out as Leeds put off paying Derby another £250,000 for him.

Although Leeds have nothing to play for this season Blackwell says: no pre-match analysis available at this time.

Town manager has a fully fit squad to choose from with Drissa Diallo travelling with the squad of 17 men. Kelvin Davis has also travelled but my leave early because his wife is due to give birth tomorrow. Pablo Couñago is also likely to be involved in either a 3 man attack or up front along side Darren Bent.

Royle: “They have experienced players all over the pitch and the biggest squad in the Championship I would think, they are building for the future and will look at us in the top three and think that is where they want to be next year.

“Add to that the desire of the crowd who can make Elland Road a very intimidating place to go and you have a very difficult game on your hands.

“But we will go there and look to take the game to Leeds. It's the only way we know how to play.”

Town squad: Darren Bent, Pablo Couñago, Darren Currie, Kelvin Davis, Jason De Vos, Drissa Diallo, Kevin Horlock, Shefki Kuqi, Jim Magilton, Tommy Miller, Richard Naylor, Lewis Price, Matt Richards, James Scowcroft, David Unsworth, Ian Westlake, Fabian Wilnis.

If Town win tomorrow they could replace Wigan in second place who face QPR at the JJB while Sunderland take on Leicester at the Stadium of light.

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