31.  Middlesbrough fans feared the worst when central defender Nicky Mohan was sent off for a second bookable offence.

32.  Former Middlesbrough utility player Owen McGee and central defender Chris Curran from Crewe Alexandra have both signed one-year contracts at the McCain Stadium.

33.  The permanent transfer of central defender Jon Gittens could also be completed.

34.  HARTLEPOOL United central defender Ian McGuckin has signed a new two-year contract.

35.  New signing Ryan Cross will fill the problem position of right back, even though he also plays as a central defender.

36.  Midfielder Andy Peake is recalled and central defender Jon Gittens will be on the bench after being Cup-tied.

37.  SCARBOROUGH last night completed the signing of promising central defender Chris Curran from Crewe Alexandra for the rest of the season.

38.  Central defender Adam Reed, a Bishop Auckland teenager, will be in the squad tonight.

39.  Really it was goalkeeper Bob Bolder and central defender Alan Kernigan against United.

40.  And the Gators played without central defender Keisha Bell, who hurt her knee in practice Friday.