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Aldershot v Bury

Published: Friday, 6 November 2009, 2:29PM


Dodd hoping for winning departure

Aldershot forward Marvin Morgan is in contention to return to the starting line-up against Bury for Jason Dodd's final game in charge.

Dodd will return to Southampton after the FA Cup first round tie to take up a coaching role with the academy and Morgan is hoping to return to his first XI.

Morgan - who has scored seven times this season - has been struggling with a stomach injury but was sent for a scan last week which revealed no damage.

He was on the bench against Rotherham last weekend but may oust John Grant in the lone striker's role against the Shakers.

Midfielder Louie Soares is a slight doubt after missing training with an ankle knock but Ben Harding is likely to make a welcome return after his ankle injury.

John Halls (groin) is also back in light training but is not ready yet for a first-team return, while Dave Winfield sits out the second of his three-match suspension.

Bury boss Alan Knill continues to battle a host of injury problems ahead of the match.

The Shakers have several players on the sidelines and are unlikely to add to their squad with a loan signing as clubs do not want their players to become cup-tied.

Andy Morrell returned to full training this week following an ankle injury but is unlikely to feature, while fellow forward Andy Bishop (groin) is around four weeks away from a return.

Damien Allen has a groin problem of his own and has also picked up a virus, Danny Carlton is set to be out until the new year due to an Achilles injury and Tom Elliot is receiving treatment for a hamstring injury at parent club Leeds.

Another loanee, David Worrall, is also unavailable for the trip to the EBB Stadium with a knee ligament injury.