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Norther Ireland match set to go ahead

February 11, 2009

There had been fears that the San Marino and Northern Ireland World Cup qualifier would need to be called off after torrential rain and sleet coupled with high winds threatened to make the park unplayable but after a change in the weather the match looks like going ahead.

Victory over San Marino could see Northern Ireland leap into second place in Group Three on goal difference.

But they are without Norwich City’s Sammy Clingan who has been ruled out because of a thigh strain.

Doncaster’s Dean Shiels has also been ruled out by an ankle injury.

Damien Johnson, Kyle Lafferty and Grant McCann are being tipped to play in midfield with Martin Paterson partnering David Healy up front.

Birmingham midfielder Johnson will make his return to Northern Ireland duty after a lengthy absence caused by injury.

Clingan’s injury is likely to open the door to a start for Scunthorpe United’s McCann.

Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington described Clingan’s unavailable as a “disappointment”.

“Sammy is a big player for us,” added the manager.

“He did not train Sunday and yesterday and had to step out of today’s session, so he will be going back.”

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