Trio concern ahead of Canaries clash & Virus hits Portman Road

Last updated : 03 February 2006 By Russell Claydon
Williams Town's biggest doubt
Shane Supple, who has made the number 1 jersey his own in recent weeks has been hot down with a virus and missed training today.

Midfield duo, Gavin Williams and Jimmy Juan also missed training ahead of the Carrow Road leg of the East Anglian Derby. Jimmy Juan, on loan from Monaco, is suffering from a heel injury. He was suspended for the Leeds game and Royle thinks that rest could improve his chances ahead of Sundays 11.15am clash: "Jimmy has a sore heal but I expect him to be Ok. He has had a rest anyway after being suspended for the Leeds match," said Royle.

Williams has suffered from a jarred knee over the last week and was expected to make the Leeds game but he is still suffering from the problem, "Gavin has a slight medial ligament strain but we don't think it's bad and we have our fingers crossed."

Supple is one of three Town players that have been forced out of training due to the outbreak of a virus at Portman Road. Joe Royle divulged:

"Shane has reported in sick overnight with a bug and Vemund Brekke Skard is also struggling. He came off after 50 minutes for the reserves in midweek feeling unwell.

"Adam Proudlock also appears to have the same problem and we have sent him home."

Should Supple, Williams or Juan make it in time for the Norwich match, they will make their East Anglian Derby debuts.

Strike duo Sam Parkin and Nicky Forster both miss out due to being long term injury casualties.

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