McCleary banned for Forest
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Nottingham Forest will be without the suspended Garath McCleary when play-off chasing Blackpool visit the City Ground.
McCleary was shown a straight red card midway through the second half of the 1-0 victory at Peterborough on Monday.
The Reds contested the decision of referee Carl Boyeson but the Football Association rejected their appeal and McCleary must serve a three-match ban, meaning the winger will now only be available for the final game of the season at home to Portsmouth.
Guy Moussi is a doubt after feeling discomfort in a calf muscle during the warm-up against Peterborough. The French midfielder missed out at London Road and will continue to be monitored ahead of the weekend.
Victory for Forest combined with defeat for Coventry at Burnley will see Steve Cotterill's side secure their npower Championship status. The Reds head into the game seven points in front of the Sky Blues with four matches remaining.


