Appleton forced into changes

Last Updated: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:11
Blackpool

Michael Appleton will have to juggle his options in attack ahead of Blackpool's trip to Bristol City.

Winger Matt Phillips will miss the majority of the Seasiders' games before Christmas having suffered an injury to his big toe, while Gary Taylor-Fletcher is sidelined due to a hamstring tear sustained during last weekend's 2-2 draw with Bolton.

Elliot Grandin could be redeployed to a wide attacking role or Thiago Gomes could make a first start this month in Phillips' absence.

Nathan Delfouneso scored a late equaliser as Taylor-Fletcher's replacement against Wanderers, while veteran striker Kevin Phillips could also come into the reckoning up-front having returned as a substitute last weekend following his lengthy struggle with a calf injury.

Blackpool lie 14th in the npower Championship with one win in their last seven outings.

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