Midfielder or full-back Shane O’Connor returns to action with the reserves this afternoon when they take on Southend United at Playford Road (KO 2pm). The 20-year-old has been sidelined since a bout of suspected appendicitis forced him out of the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their friendly in Cyprus.

Also in Chris Kiwomya’s squad for this afternoon’s game are Troy Brown, Luke Hyam, Conor Hourihane and Tom Eastman.

Boss Paul Jewell is moving out of his hotel and into a house today and says the reserve match will give him a chance to get away from domestic duties: “I’ll probably get to the game, that’s a good excuse for someone else to pack all the stuff away. My wife can do all that!”

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spookster13 added 13:06 - Feb 23 paul jewell is such a lad. love it. and its good that he's getting to the majority of reserve games.
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Pessimistic added 13:10 - Feb 23 Yes, PJ has an infectious sense of humour and I am sure this is reflected in the dressing room too.
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Worcester added 13:16 - Feb 23 It's a good thing that he goes to these games as it gives the reserves some real impetus to perform and push for their place. In the old regime they did have this and thus we languish at the bottom of the reserve table
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kerryblue added 13:52 - Feb 23 Hopefully Shane will come through the game ok,hes been quite unfortunate with injury.Good luck
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DiamondGezzer added 13:53 - Feb 23 I know its the reserves, but I just wonder if a one ' Kane Ferdinand ' will make a showing [ as we are supposed to be tracking him ] ? Just a thought !
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tom_the_blue added 14:08 - Feb 23 Cracking little player.
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bluelady added 15:21 - Feb 23 if Civelli isnt in squad is he going to play sat??
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WREXHAM_BLUE added 22:44 - Feb 24 I'm continually impressed with O'Connor. He's got a bright future in my view.
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