The Latics have been hit with the bad news that Neil Kilkenny could be out of action for up to three weeks after picking up a thigh injury against the home defeat by Bristol Rovers. The injury was an existing one but Kilkenny bravely battled on even though he had trouble running during the second half of the game. He admitted, "I know it's no excuse but I've not been fully fit recently. I strained my thigh about two weeks before the start of the season and I tightened it even more today. Now I'll probably be out for two to three weeks but hopefully the fans will be able to see the best of me when I get back."