npower League 1
, Feb 25, 2012
Ground: Glanford Park
, Kickoff: 15:00 , Att 3,844
Team news
Ryan targeting Iron squad berth Scunthorpe midfielder Jimmy Ryan could return to contention for the home game with Brentford.
Ryan has started only four games since first damaging knee ligaments in September, but returned to full training recently after a series of injections and may be included in the squad.
Manager Alan Knill has no new injury or suspension problems following Tuesday night's home defeat to Walsall, but after naming an unchanged side for three consecutive matches he could be tempted to make changes.
Fit-again midfielder Damian Mozika and defender Cliff Byrne were both unused substitutes against Walsall after shaking off respective ankle and groin injuries, while Andy Barcham and Bobby Grant both appeared in the second half and give Knill alternative options up front.
On-loan trio Jon Parkin, David Mirfin and Jamie Reckford look set to continue, but midfielder Michael Collins (Achilles), plus strikers Connor Jennings (foot) and Matt Godden (hip) are still out.
Brentford are sweating on injuries to Gary Alexander and Shaleum Logan.
Striker Alexander limped out of Monday's 4-0 win over Carlisle with a hip injury.
He was replaced by West Brom loanee Saido Berahino, who went on to score two goals which may have earned him a place in the starting line-up.
Defender Logan also came off with a groin problem and is a major doubt, with Adam Thompson on standby to fill in at right-back.
Goalkeeper Richard Lee was replaced by Simon Moore at half-time as he was feeling unwell, but the Bees' regular number one hopes to be available.
Scunthorpe vs Brentford
Last modified 17:42 25/02/12
Iron held by Bees The woodwork saved promotion-chasing Brentford from a third successive away defeat in a goalless draw at Scunthorpe.
In the 69th minute striker Jon Parkin, who troubled the visitors all afternoon, rattled the crossbar with a close-range header.
Struggling Scunthorpe. with only three home wins all season, had the better of the first half chances, but once again could not find their finishing touch.
Parkin, on loan from Cardiff, dragged his shot badly wide after being set up in the box by skipper Sam Togwell and midfielder Michael O'Connor rifled a volley inches over.
Brentford, who gave a full debut to teenage striker Saido Berahino, who was denied by a fine save from Sam Slocombe two minutes into the second half.
| Player rating out of ten | Player name | Substitution | Did they score? | Player's disciplinary record | Rating |
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| 13 | Sam Slocombe | ||||
| 26 | Christian Ribeiro | ||||
| 5 | David Mirfin | ||||
| 15 | Paul Reid |
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| 25 | Jamie Reckord | ||||
| 4 | Sam Togwell | ||||
| 8 | Michael O'Connor | ||||
| 16 | Mark Duffy | ||||
| 21 | Andy Barcham(sub 75) |
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| 14 | Josh Walker | ||||
| 9 | Jon Parkin(sub 85) |
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| Substitutes | |||||
| 6 | Cliff Byrne | ||||
| 10 | Jordan Robertson(sub 85) |
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| 11 | Garry Thompson(sub 75) |
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| 12 | Damien Mozika | ||||
| 17 | Bobby Grant | ||||
| Player rating out of ten | Player name | Did they score? | Player's disciplinary record | Substitution | Rating |
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| 31 | Simon Moore | ||||
| 23 | Adam Thompson | ||||
| 32 | Leon Legge |
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| 25 | Harlee Dean | ||||
| 24 | Jake Bidwell | ||||
| 4 | Marcus Bean(sub 90) |
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| 20 | Toumani Diagouraga | ||||
| 8 | Jonathan Douglas | ||||
| 7 | Sam Saunders(sub 68) |
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| 9 | Clayton Donaldson(sub 74) |
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| 10 | Saido Berahino | ||||
| Substitutes | |||||
| 1 | Richard Lee | ||||
| 6 | Pim Balkestein(sub 90) |
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| 12 | Adam Forshaw(sub 68) |
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| 18 | Niall McGinn | ||||
| 29 | Gary Alexander(sub 74) |
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| Team | Scunthorpe | Brentford |
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