Sean Gregan may be in line for a recall to the aquad for the visit of Millwall on Saturday after playing 72 minutes for the reserves at Nottingham Forest. Gregan has been making good progress following surgery to his achilles injury. Athletic will be without Reuben Hazell who is suspended after being sent off at Luton. It is expected that John Thompson will return to the starting line up with Gregan likely to be on the bench to provide defensive cover.