Clarke-Harris sidelined until new year

The striker has been ruled for six to nine months after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the recent friendly against Parkgate.

Tomorrow night's friendly away to Grimsby Town has already been cancelled because of injuries in the first team squad, with manager Alan Stubbs looking to replenish numbers.

Another long-term injury absentee, Joe Newell, is expected back by the end of August