PLAYER-MANAGER John Coleman has been ruled out of Accrington Stanley's clash with Congleton tonight.

Coleman aggravated a hamstring during Stanley's Bank Holiday defeat against Radcliffe Borough and will play no part as the Reds look to get back in the promotion frame.

The loss of Coleman will come as a major blow to the Reds who have scored just once in their last 354 minutes of action.

Jay Flannery will also be missing through suspension and Steve Hollis is currently nursing a heel injury.

But Jonathan Smith and John Doolan are both back in contention after missing out against Borough.

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