Leicester City Visit

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24th July 2006

Lincoln City FC's players are to test their promotion credentials against Championship club Leicester City at Sincil Bank this evening.

As well as having the opportunity to test themselves against a team two divisions higher, the players can also compare themselves to some of their divisional rivals.

Leicester City's pre-season preparations have included matches against Boston United, Macclesfield Town and Stockport County. All three matches have ended as a victory for Leicester City.

Perhaps with this mind, Imps' Head Coach John Schofield says he might not field his first team. A thought that betrays his thinking because he must obviously have a first team already planned for the opening league match of the season on August 5th.

Schofield believes that representatives from other League Two clubs will tonight attend Sincil Bank for scouting purposes. Hence his admission that tonight's team might not be the one that faces Notts County on August 5th.

In fairness to Schofield, it is probable that he cannot field his first team as both Paul Mayo and Paul Morgan have groin injuries and are expected to be rested from tonight's match. This will give trialist Ryan Amoo another opportunity to impress as he should start in Morgan's place.

Expected to line up for Leicester City is Gareth McAuley, who left Lincoln City in June. The game will give both McAuley and The Imps fans the chance to say their final goodbyes before McAuley embarks on his new life in the Championship.