Derry City have signed ex-Glentoran midfielder Sean Holmes, although he's short of match fitness and may not feature in this evening's clash with Waterford United at the Brandywell.
Wingers Killian Brennan and Pat McCourt remain sidelined while former captain Eamon Doherty is set to leave the club.
Under-21 manager Derek Browne takes charge of Blues following Mike Kerley's resignation earlier in the week.
Alan Cawley, signed from UCD, goes straight into the side.
Paul Hopkins, Paul McCarthy and Darren Young are all out injured for Blues who wait on Alan Reynolds (back).
