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Reda’s ready
Fit again: Left back Reda Johnson has missed two games because of injury but is set to play against MK Dons tonight
REDA Johnson is set to return for the Owls at MK Dons tonight - as the club gather together their strength for the promotion campaign without Ben Marshall but with the addition of loan signing John Bostock.
Left-back Johnson is fit after missing two games with a back injury and is being challenged by Gary Megson to rediscover top form.
Faint hopes of landing Marshall have been dashed, with Stoke said to have agreed a £750,000 fee with Leicester for the winger who was huge hit in his Owls loan spell.
But Megson is hoping for big things from midfielder Bostock, the 20-year-old who cost Spurs £700,000 from Crystal Palace.
It is unlikely that Bostock will be plunged into the starting line-up tonight, but Johnson’s defensive power and ability at attacking set-pieces may well earn him a place.
Megson said: “When Reda first went in (at left-back) he looked terrific; in his last two games he wasn’t at the standards he’d set. They would be acceptable for a lot a clubs but not what I would expect of Reda.
“We need him to get straight back into it if he’s selected and get back to the standards he showed. When he’s at his best, there’s no-one better at this level.”
Johnson’s return is timely with Daniel Jones (calf) ruled out for up to six weeks and Julian Bennett (neck) for two, though Mark Beevers has done a good job as emergency left-back.
Megson faces a choice between Rob Jones and Miguel Llera, who was cup-tied, at centre-half and will revert to a more usual side after making seven changes at Blackpool.
Potteries sources suggest that agreement between Stoke and Leicester has been agreed over Marshall.
Megson indicated that he was not expecting any more Hillsborough arrivals before today’s deadline.
But he remains interested in signing Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde after the window for emergency loans opens in seven days.
He said: “I need to speak to Brendan Rodgers [Swans boss] about it. Ferrie has been back for only two reserve games. He’s got another one this week.”
The Owls’ home game against Preston on March 31 will kick off at 12.45pm istead of 3pm after being chosen for live coverage by Sky TV
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Strigidae
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 10:13 PMHey Dovod, hows it going. Tonight was not a must win, but a must not lose, so a good result all in all. Whats happened to Mal?
doggtheveryspecialdeputy
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 09:25 PMYo yo ⓜⓡ ⓑ, long time no see, you not been on or have you been lurking? Hey Strig, Im back for good in a few weeks ill give you a bell maybe our old friend ⓜⓡ ⓑ may even grace us eh?
Strigidae
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 08:09 PMBlondie, would love Chesterfield to stay up, they do play some good stuff, and may even forgive our legend JS for being so ungracious in defeat at Hillsbro.
Strigidae
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 08:07 PMOoops may have been a bit previous, how does our goalie score an OG?
blondie blue
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 08:04 PMHope Owls fans will back Chesterfields relegation fight, Sheridan legend. We will do our bit to stop blades going up.and stop Charlton winning the league. Owls can still win the league and Blues stay up, wonder what price a double tip at bookies.Get on. Give me your views the blonde wag.
Strigidae
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:47 PMLondon at #32, funny as ever thank you, wont be laughing when we reclaim our rightful number 2 spot. Think the number two spot will change many times over the coming months
Ivan Eddake
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 06:36 PM#32 - Ldn Rd, you must surely be the most humorous of the red and white knuckle dragging sub human filth at the stain. That's a compliment by the way.
S13 Owl
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 06:16 PMPardew was mardy about Wednesday playing him in midfield, he insisted he could only be played at right back if we wanted him back. Anyway he can't play against us tonight, neither is Darren Potter who's got flu. Good job, he would have been nailed on to score.
Ldn Rd Blade
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 06:15 PMRing ring, hello? Hi al its meggo. Meggo? Yeah Gary Gary Megson. Gary? Gary? Oh the ginger one, I thought I told you to stop ringing me? Well yeah but I knew you were only joking, just like tone he's all ways teasing me, anyway any chance of getting tevernier back for a few months? F**k me jerry, what, sorry, garry, it took 2 weeks of physio to unstiffen his neck and god knows how long it will be til he learns to pass on the ground again Now stop ringing me!
The Dukeries Owl
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 06:10 PMIs it just me or are Tottenham doing everything they can to help us, while Newcastle are doing everything they can to screw us.
Ldn Rd Blade
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 06:02 PMF**k me he's back, Willy fogg.
Dingle Dickie
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 05:50 PMLondon - Ahh! I remember Pardew's comments about Tavernier's loan at Hillsboro now... Hee hee!!
therealdealsteel
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 05:44 PMOh Lnd rd owl... so cutting.. well our so poor football put 3 past plastic wimbledon and I hope for 3 more tonight
therealdealsteel
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 05:42 PMOnly place out side Sheff which sells proper fish cakes tho'..... had a greacy fish cake butty !!! to fill up my senses
Ldn Rd Blade
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 05:41 PMWhy thank you Mr b....I think. I notice Newcastle took tavernier off you and sent him to mk dons to play proper football. I guess his necks better now.
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