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Town manager Joe Royle says the Blues are in discussions with the FA in order to have Dean Bowditch withdrawn from an international U17s tournament being held next week. With a number of strikers on the sidelines Royle says he needs the youngster to be ready for action with the Blues.
The FA have rejected Bury's appeal against their expulsion from the FA Cup. The decision at a hearing today confirms that the Blues will face Chester at the Deva Stadium in round three of the competition a week on Saturday.
Town's third round FA Cup opponents Bury have been removed from the trophy for fielding an ineligible player. Subject to an appeal, the Blues will now face Chester City at the Deva Stadium on Saturday, 6th January.
Town will learn later today whether they will face Bury or Chester in the third round of the FA Cup. Bury won last week's replay but they face an FA inquiry after fielding an ineligible player.
Town have drawn Bury or Chester City away in round three of the FA Cup. The tie will be played on the weekend of January 6th and 7th.