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Hess may turn youngsters on Foxes

10:29, 28 September 2004

Young Matt Jarvis in action against Burnley. Picture: GRANT FALVEY
Young Matt Jarvis in action against Burnley. Picture: GRANT FALVEY

GILLINGHAM entertain Leicester City at the Priestfield Stadium tonight with both managers looking to make changes to their teams.

Player-manager Andy Hessenthaler is desperate to halt the Gills current slide which has seen them win just one match from their last eight.

Saturday’s defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion was their fourth home loss on the bounce and with no joy on the transfer market Hessenthaler could opt for youth.

Matt Jarvis is itching for his chance to prove himself again while Darius Henderson, boosted by his goal-scoring form while on loan at Swindon, will also be eager to make an impression.

Leicester manager Micky Adams, who began his playing career at Priestfield before a £75,000 move to Coventry, has also threatened to make changes following their 3-2 defeat at QPR.

Last time the sides met in the league, Gills came out 3-2 winners after Mamady Sidibe fired in an 86th minute winner to put a dent in the Foxes eventually successful promotion season.

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