A number of Sheffield United fringe men will get a chance to impress when thoughts turn to FA Cup action this weekend against Mansfield Town. The Blades welcome back former manager Nigel Clough for the third-round clash.
The postponement of Sunday’s game against Oxford United may have eased United’s fixture congestion a little but it has still been a hectic time over the festive period and boss Chris Wilder will shuffle his pack, especially with a few members of his squad carrying slight issues.
As ever we tasked our man with coming up with the side he things Wilder will send out to try and tame the Stags ... has he got it just about right or would you do anything differently?
1. Adam Davies
Regular No.1 Michael Cooper is nursing a shoulder issue so I'd be surprised if he was risked, with the cup tie a good chance to keep Davies somewhat sharp in case he's needed again in the coming weeks and months | Sportimage
2. Ki-Jana Hoever
Femi Seriki is another who's been carrying in recent weeks and this is another great chance to give his knee a bit of rest, and also get an early look at the United new boy after he arrived earlier this week | Sheffield United
3. Mark McGuinness
Japhet Tanganga is one player who could probably do with a rest after a hectic period of games, with McGuinness likely to come in and gain a bit of match sharpness after losing his place recently | Sportimage
4. Ben Mee
If the former Burnley man is fit again I wonder if it might be a good opportunity to get him up to speed after his time out, following hand surgery. It'll be fascinating to see, when he is fit, whether Wilder goes back to Mee or perseveres with Bindon Photo: Bruce Rollinson