By Aston
November 23 2006

Wigan Athletic have had to recall Mike Pollitt from his loan spell at Town after Jon Filan injured his groin leaving them without cover.

Town are now with out a fully fit goalkeeper for the game against Barnsley on Saturday as Town manager Jim Magilton explains: “We're very disappointed to see Mike go.

 

“I know he enjoyed his time with us - albeit a very brief one - and if the opportunity comes up we would certainly welcome him back here.

 

“Wigan are now light on fit 'keepers though and Paul Jewell rung me to apologise about taking Mike back but I can understand his needs.

 

“If gives us a problem ahead of Saturday though because none of our 'keepers are 100 per cent fit.

 

“Shane is coming back from a groin injury, Lewis Price has been out for a month with a rib injury and although he's back training, he's not match fit.

 

“And we also have a problem with Jaro Drobny, who has been carrying a tight hamstring this week.

 

“We could certainly have done with Mike because we are looking to build on last week's display against Norwich and are coming into a busy period in the season with games coming thick and fast but we have to deal with it.”

 

Town can still bring a goalkeeper in on-loan on a seven day contract.

 

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