Iron wait on Byrne

Last updated : 02 November 2007 By Daniel Elwes
The Irishman has a calf problem, with the club's medical staff set to make a decision before the game.

On-loan Chelsea man Jack Cork is likely to switch to the full-back role if Byrne is missed out.

Manager Nigel Adkins also has a doubt over goalkeeper Joe Murphy, who suffered a thigh problem when warming up before last week's draw with Cardiff at Ninian Park.

A scan revealed no serious problem, but Adkins could opt to play backup keeper Josh Lillis instead after the youngster impressed against the Bluebirds.

One player ruled out is striker Ben May, who has been recalled from his loan spell by parent club Millwall.

Crystal Palace travel north with new boss Neil Warnock looking to claim his first Eagles win at the expense of his former club.

He is likely to recall the experienced Tony Craig to the left-back position at the expense of Lee Hills.

Teenager John Bostock, 15, Palace's youngest-ever first-team player after coming off the bench in midweek, may keep his place on the bench.

Paul Ifill and Paul Dickov are both struggling with hamstring problems, while Danny Butterfield (buttock) and Mark Kennedy (calf) are also doubts.