The Guardian are also reporting that Milner might not be fit for tonight. He seems more likely to play than Gabby or Dunne, though.
I think that through Delfouneso being kept on the bench, it has - in a strange way - heightened some fans' expectations of him. MON doesn't want to throw him in too soon (understandably), but now through actually not spending time on the pitch, many supporters expect him to be our saviour. So either way, he has a lot of pressure on his shoulders; it must be difficult for MON. That said, I would like to see him get a run out tonight. I just wouldn't be expecting a black David Villa!
Also hope that the fans don't start getting frustrated with the lads early, particularly if we go a goal down. The squad is in the starting stages of quite a strenuous run-in; fitness levels won't be great and they'll need the fans to get behind them for that extra boost. Booing and criticism won't help, even if it seems to be directed towards the manager for not using his squad.