Oldham Travel to Bramhall Lane

Oldham travel to Sheffield to take on the Blades this weekend, it`s not going to be an easy game and the Latics are expected to get something without the services of attacking midfielder Chris Taylor.

Taylor was with the squad before Tuesday`s draw with Colchester but was suffering with an illness so was sent home.

The 25 year old did not return to training for the rest of the week.

Dickov has a difficult job to put a decent side together what with Dean Furman being out of action with a knee problem and James Wesolowski suffering a shoulder complaint which will keep him out for the rest of the season along with Paul Black who is out with a hamstring problem.

On a brighter note, Reuben Reid is available having recovered from a troublesome thigh problem, although Matt Smith was the preferred choice against Colchester.