ACCRINGTON Stanley defender Leam Richardson is facing up to six weeks on the sidelines after picking up a groin injury.

It comes as another blow to boss John Coleman, who already has a number of key players on the injury list.

He said: “Leam’s a good pro and he plays a lot of positions well.

“He’s also good in the dressing room but it looks as if he’s fractured his pubic bone and he could be out for about five or six weeks."

Meanwhile, Coleman is hoping to add a striker to his squad to face Notts County tomorrow.