Boss Hoping For Dougy Return

Last updated : 16 October 2007 By Kevin Markey
With captain Alan Thompson due to be missing for at least a couple of weeks as Leeds wait for the results of tests on his hamstring injury, Douglas should provide a straight swap following his link-up with the Republic of Ireland squad.

Douglas was an unused sub during the Republic's 0-0 draw with Germany on Saturday but he may feature against Cyprus tomorrow evening and Wise is hoping the midfielder returns without injury.

Wise said: "The good fact is that we're getting Jonathon back. We've missed him because he's been playing very well for us, and I'm looking forward to him coming back."

Wise was planning to give a number of his fringe midfielders a run-out during a behind-closed-doors friendly at Doncaster Rovers this afternoon.