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Striker struggling with thigh injury

By Amanda Cornforth   Last updated: 2nd May 2008

Ryan Taylor Rotherham United

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Rotherham will hand a late fitness test to Ryan Taylor ahead of the clash with Barnet for what could be their last match at Millmoor.

The striker came off during the 1-0 win over Mansfield with a thigh injury.

The game could prove to be the club's last at Millmoor as a move to the Don Valley Stadium is expected with a takeover for the club imminent.

Rotherham goalkeeper Andy Warrington will start his 46th league match of the season, making him the only Millers player to begin every league game this season.

Centre-back Ian Sharps is likely to remain sidelined following a hernia operation while fellow defender Stephen Brogan is a long-term absentee with a double leg fracture.

Barnet

Barnet midfielder Ashley Carew is a doubt for the trip to Rotherham.

The 22-year-old was forced off in last Saturday's 2-1 victory over Stockport with a thigh injury and is hoping to shake off the problem in time for the mid-table clash.

Jordan Parkes came on for Carew at the weekend and is the leading candidate to start in his absence.

Manager Paul Fairclough has no other fresh injury or suspension concerns as the Bees hope to climb above the Millers with a victory.

Fairclough is short on defensive options again as Sagi Burton misses out due to his knee operation, captain Ismail Yakubu has a groin injury and Joe Devera has a hamstring problem.

Goalkeeper Rob Beckwith also has a hamstring injury, while midfielder Neal Bishop appears to have played his last game for the club as he remains sidelined with a knee problem and has been placed on the transfer list after turning down a new contract at Underhill.