The Imps clash with Doncaster Rovers will not be called off because of international call-ups, as the 5 pm deadline has now passed.
For such games, the away team must notify the FA of its intention to postpone eight days before, but the ruling is five for home teams. After coming through the weekend relatively unscathed, we will now face Doncaster, despite the call-ups.
Jamaica have already confirmed Dexter Lembikisa in their squad, and Ivan Varfolomeev will be away with Ukraine Under 21s. It’s widely expected that Justin Obikwu will also be away, meaning three who were on display yesterday will not play.
Ben House is expected to be out, but Tendayi Darikwa will return at right back.
The club have made it clear that the intention was always to play the game, and withdrawing McGrandles when the game was done yesterday underlined that intention. In his post-match comments, Michael also mentioned the game, starting by looking ahead to Barnsley on Tuesday.
“Tuesday is a chance for players to show what they can do. We’ll make changes and give people minutes because we’ve got Doncaster at home next weekend, which is a big one for us.
“I want players to grab that opportunity with both hands and make a case for themselves. Then we’ve got to get back to winning ways at home and get three points on the board.”
The game will also kick off at 3 pm, another welcome boost after early kick-offs against Exeter City and Luton Town.
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