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Richards came on as a substitutefor the final six minutes against Accrington, and the Vale boss has hinted that he may returnfor the trip at fellow promotion contenders Bury on Saturday.
One positive from the defeat at Tannadice for Reid was the return of midfielder Alex Neil, who appeared as a second-half substitute following several months out injured.