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Bristol City v Coventry preview
Last updated: 8th April 2012
Fontaine: Returns for Robins
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Coventry City
Team news ahead of Easter Monday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Coventry at Ashton Gate.
Bristol City are buoyed by the return of Liam Fontaine from suspension.
The centre-back has missed the Robins' last three matches after picking up a red card in the 2-0 home defeat to Watford on March 20, but is now back and available to Derek McInnes.
The City boss is also hopeful midfielder Stephen Pearson, who missed the vital 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday with a chest complaint, will be fit to feature, but he is missing several other first-team players.
Lewin Nyatanga is out with an ankle problem and James Wilson has been ruled out for the season with his own ankle knock.
Midfielder Marvin Elliott (Achilles) and striker David Clarkson (ankle) will also remain sidelined for the remainder of the campaign.
Coventry will assess three or four unnamed players ahead of the trip.
Andy Thorn kept his cards close to his chest regarding those facing fitness tests after Saturday's 2-2 draw against Peterborough as the Sky Blues complete two games in 48 hours.
Striker Clive Platt dropped to the bench at the weekend having struggled with a knock of his own and, after completing the final 17 minutes off the bench, will also be monitored.
Midfielder David Bell failed to make Thorn's matchday squad having recovered from his groin injury but will look to be involved at Ashton Gate.
Defenders Nathan Cameron, Richard Wood (both knee), Hermann Hreidarsson(shoulder) and midfielder Carl Baker (hamstring) are all out for the remainder of the season.
Coventry go into the clash occupying the final relegation slot in the Championship, one point and one place below the Robins who won at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Last updated: 8th April 2012
Fontaine: Returns for Robins
Related links
Teams
Coventry City
Team news ahead of Easter Monday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Coventry at Ashton Gate.
Bristol City are buoyed by the return of Liam Fontaine from suspension.
The centre-back has missed the Robins' last three matches after picking up a red card in the 2-0 home defeat to Watford on March 20, but is now back and available to Derek McInnes.
The City boss is also hopeful midfielder Stephen Pearson, who missed the vital 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday with a chest complaint, will be fit to feature, but he is missing several other first-team players.
Lewin Nyatanga is out with an ankle problem and James Wilson has been ruled out for the season with his own ankle knock.
Midfielder Marvin Elliott (Achilles) and striker David Clarkson (ankle) will also remain sidelined for the remainder of the campaign.
Coventry will assess three or four unnamed players ahead of the trip.
Andy Thorn kept his cards close to his chest regarding those facing fitness tests after Saturday's 2-2 draw against Peterborough as the Sky Blues complete two games in 48 hours.
Striker Clive Platt dropped to the bench at the weekend having struggled with a knock of his own and, after completing the final 17 minutes off the bench, will also be monitored.
Midfielder David Bell failed to make Thorn's matchday squad having recovered from his groin injury but will look to be involved at Ashton Gate.
Defenders Nathan Cameron, Richard Wood (both knee), Hermann Hreidarsson(shoulder) and midfielder Carl Baker (hamstring) are all out for the remainder of the season.
Coventry go into the clash occupying the final relegation slot in the Championship, one point and one place below the Robins who won at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
