BURY face their toughest test of the season so far tonight, when table toppers Nottingham Forest are the visitors to Gigg Lane.

And, confidence in the home camp is high after the Shakers' battled back from two down at Norwich to earn a point. Tonight's game will be the last for Andy Gray and Ian Hughes who start six and five match bans respectively following their dual sending-off at Ipswich.

Manager Stan Ternent commented: "It's a big blow, but we just have to get on with it, we know the rules and there is no appeal, but it gives a first team chance to other players."

Looking forward to the Forest game, the Shakers boss continued: "The players are really looking forward to the game, Forest set the standard in this division so it will be a good yardstick as to how we are progressing. But there is no reason why we can't beat them."

Squad: Kiely, Hughes, Peake, Daws, Lucketti, Butler, Gray, Johnson, Swan, Johnrose, Battersby, Randall, Rigby, Woodward, Morgan.

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