Pitch passes muster

Last updated : 15 January 2008 By Rick Lamb
Fears over fixture congestion eased moments ago when the Gigg Lane pitch passed an inspection ahead of tonight's FA Cup Third Round replay.

Norwich travel to Bury hoping to secure victory and a trip to Southampton in the fourth round. On loan Manchester City striker Ched Evans is unavailable because of the terms of his loan, but Matty Pattison is likely to return after sitting out the weekend win over Barnsley through suspension.