Changes likely for tonight: Chester vs Crewe

1:48pm Tuesday 4th September 2007

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NEIL Cox's omission is among the changes for the trip to Chester tonight.

The 35-year-old skipper will be rested while Stuart Tomlinson takes over from Ben Williams between the sticks.

"We're unlikely to play Cox twice in a week at anytime."

Dario Gradi

Steve Schumacher could still figure at the Diva Stadium despite fears of a rib injury while Gary Roberts also struggles with a hamstring problem.

Ben Rix is expected to be in for Cox while Eugen Bopp may step in if Roberts fails to make the JPT Trophy clash.

Crewe's other dilemma is who to play up front.

Tom Pope and Shaun Miller could retain their places but first-team coach Steve Holland could go for on-loan Chris Dixon or hand a debut to Nick Farquarson.

"We've got a few knocks," said Technical Director Dario Gradi.

"Gary's been complaining of a hamstring.

"We're unlikely to play Cox twice in a week at anytime.

"We'll also put Stuart in because it is a good opportunity to play him.

"Pope will probably start up front and it will be a question of who to play alongside him."