Margate v Maidenhead Utd

DEFENDERS Aaron Barnett and Romauld Bouadji are both rated doubtful for Margate's Nationwide South relegation tussle against bottom club Maidenhead United at Homelands on Saturday.

Both missed training on Wednesday night and assistant manager Kevin Raine described their chances of making the game as "50-50" as the club's injury woes continue.

Greg Oates is set to return after developing breathing problems, while former Gravesend midfielder Pat Gradley is again ruled out with knee trouble. Former Lutton youngster Tamba Ngongou is likely to retain his place in the depleted squad.

Without a win in nine games, Gate have slipped to fourth from bottom, but only four points separate nine clubs in the lower reaches of the table. They beat Maidenhead 4-2 back in September, but the Berkshire club have shown improved form recently under new boss Dave Greene

Margate have also confirmed the Football Conference have placed a transfer embargo on the club. It is understood this was imposed three months ago and is another blow to the hard-pressed Thanet club.