Much to ponder for Abbott

Last Updated: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:01
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Carlisle boss Greg Abbott could make changes for the trip to Portsmouth.

The Cumbrians named the same side in midweek that won back-to-back games against Tranmere and Stevenage, but they were beaten 3-1 by Scunthorpe.

There were no fresh injury worries but the Blues looked more dangerous in the second half when David Symington replaced Andy Welsh out wide, and the 19-year-old is in the frame for a third league start.

Liam Noble, Mark Beck, Peter Murphy and Mike Edwards are also pushing for inclusion from the off.

Abbott has warned his charges they cannot take Guy Whittingham's side lightly, especially after they ended a nine-match losing run with a point at Hartlepool in midweek.

He told the club's official website: "Guy will use the result from Tuesday night as an example of what they can do and they'll be really fired up. They have some fantastic fans down there and they will shout and cheer for everything.

"If we go there thinking it's just a case of turning up then we'll lose, it really is as simple as that."

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