City Wait On Staunton Decision

Peter Reid is waiting on whether Steve Staunton dismissal at Wigan will be rescinded before announcing the team to travel to Middlesbrough. Staunton was sent off for foul and abusive language after a penalty was given when the former Villa player tried to stop Nathan Ellington and City sent a formal protest to the Football Association.

City will be without Rohan Rickett who is cup-tied.