McDonald missing for Blades

Last Updated: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:43
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Sheffield United will be without suspended midfielder Kevin McDonald for their FA Cup clash with former manager Micky Adams' Port Vale.

McDonald will sit out a one-game ban after reaching five yellow cards, so David McAllister or Richard Cresswell could return to the starting line-up.

Manager Danny Wilson has confirmed he will be sending out his strongest possible line-up, so further changes are not expected, while striker Dave Kitson will not be included in the squad as he recovers from a hamstring problem that has kept him out of the last seven matches.

Striker John Cofie and defender Marcus Williams are pressing for recalls, while teenage midfielder Callum McFadzean is hoping to play some part after he has been an unused substitute in the last three matches.

Mark Howard remains a long-term absentee due to a thigh injury, so George Long will continue in goal, with Danny Coyne on the bench as back up.

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