Three Stags struggling ahead of Eastbourne game

MANSFIELD Town boss David Holdsworth has a selection headache ahead of Saturday's clash with Eastbourne with the possibility of three senior players being unavailable.

Right-back Gary Silk is definitely out after picking up his fifth booking of the season in the FA Cup defeat to Forest Green on Tuesday.

Right winger Jake Speight is a major doubt after picking up a knee injury against Rovers.

Central midfielder Gary Mills is also struggling with a hamstring injury.

"Once again we are down to the bare bones," said manager Holdsworth.

"I have a couple of targets and I am hoping to bring in one, another midfield player, before the weekend."

Silk's absence could see a recall for Scott Gardner, who has not started since Mansfield's 3-1 defeat at Kidderminster in early September.