Sutton: I don't think Pearce will play again this season
Lincoln City's fragile defence is at breaking point after Ian Pearce was ruled out for the rest of the season.
The Imps assistant player-manager hobbled off during the second half of Lincoln's 3-1 victory over Hereford and is unlikely to play anymore of the current campaign.
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Ian Pearce (left) walks off the pitch with Imps physio Michael Wait after he picked up an injury in the second half of the match against Hereford on Friday night.
His injury, coupled with loss of Adam Watts (broken leg), Nathan Baker (ankle) and Moses Swaibu (leg), means the Imps are without four centre-backs ahead of tonight's home clash against Dagenham & Redbridge (7.45pm).
"Ian Pearce is in a bad way," explained Imps boss Chris Sutton.
"He got home on Friday night and hasn't got out of bed since.
"I don't think he'll play again this season.
"Moses is still to be assessed. But the hope is that he's not too bad as he only got a kick and has not twisted his ankle."
It is likely that Danny Hone, the club's only fit recognised centre-back will line-up alongside right-back Paul Green in the centre of defence.
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by Swindon Imp, Wilts
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 7:35PM
“Just read the latest posts - thanks Jonathan for all that information.So I think I'm right in saying if someone suitable came along then we could use him - Chris must be struggling to find one !!”
by mick smith, lincoln
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 7:26PM
“only by the managers childishness”
by Npton Imp, Northampton
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 7:23PM
“R Butcher played at Centre Back - I'd forgotten that.
However he is also injured isn't he?”
by mick smith, lincoln
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 7:22PM
“lets not forget a certain R.BUTCHER esq deputised at centre back for three games in the third play-off season ,all of which were goaless,”
by rob, birchwood,lincoln
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 7:18PM
“very true and he's a club legend! Id welcome him back with open arms!! And tbh i wasnt sure on the rule either so thanks for clearing that up for me jon! Upti!”