Ameobi a major doubt for vital Charlton Athletic clash

Shola Ameobi is almost certainly out of Tuesday night’s crunch clash with Charlton Athletic after picking up a groin strain.

The striker limped out of Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Hull City in the second half and leaves Neil Lennon short on attacking options for a game his side can ill-afford to lose.

Emile Heskey is currently the only fit front man, although Lennon will check on the availability of Gary Madine, whose absence on Saturday was put down to illness.

Darren Pratley also looks a doubt in midfield after picking up a concussion in the first half at the KC Stadium when team-mate Neil Danns struck him in the back of the head with a quickly-taken free-kick.

Defender Dorian Dervite has a swollen knee and will also be assessed but Lennon believes Tuesday could come too soon for attacking pair Zach Clough and Wellington Silva to be involved.

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Madine out yesterday with a sudden illness - Hmmm........

Notgettingpaiditis?

that means Heskey will be up front then, may as well let them have the 3 points now 

Much rather have Heskey than ameba.

The bad news just keeps on coming doesn't it? I don't claim Ameobi is a world beater but his absence now will be a significant blow to us on the field. However, given the state of things off the field I'm far from certain it will ultimately matter. What it does mean is we might have seen him wear our shirt for the last time because if he doesn't get paid this month then he and all the other players become free agents.

Ameobi only gets paid if he plays.

Norpig wrote:that means Heskey will be up front then, may as well let them have the 3 points now 

Agreed Mr.Pig! It would save a lot of cost and bother