Ikeme we heard about on Thursday. A reserve keeper whose last appearance at Brunton Park saw him concede six whilst between the sticks for Stockport. I rate his chances of getting the nod before Randolph as very slim indeed. Also on the bus will be Elliot Omozusi, a young right back signed as emergency loan cover from Fulham for the injured Fraser Richardson and Chris Solly.
Richardson is struggling with a groin strain and has been for a number of weeks. He was talking this week about hoping to be able to play at Carlisle, but he clearly needs to rest up so he can return fully fit. The big question is whether Phil Parkinson will start with a specialist right-back by playing Omozusi or whether he will use Kelly Youga in that position and deploy Grant Basey on the left?I thought Kelly looked very comfortable at Gillingham during the second-half when deputising for Richardson and I would be inclined to stick with what we know. I suspect, however, that Omozusi may get a start on the basis that we need cover for several matches and it may be as well to introduce him now.
Parkinson himself will likely have a spring in his step having had a year added to his contract this week. It's clearly an endorsement of his start to the campaign and I guess as much as he could expect following relegation last season. I am sure he will be looking forward to a longer extension come May if he can lead us back to the Championship.
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