FAST developing a reputation for being Mr Versatile, Alan McCormack will be more than happy to step in again at fullback for Swindon’s crunch promotion clash with Cheltenham tomorrow.

Town skipper and regular right-back Paul Caddis looks set to miss his first game of the season with an ankle injury after hobbling off early into Tuesday’s 4-0 win over Dagenham & Redbridge.

Caddis had a scan yesterday to assess the extent of damage to his ankle and ascertain just how long he can expect to be on the sidelines for.

Paolo Di Canio has confirmed that he was pleased with the results of the scan, but it is not yet known how long he will be out for.

McCormack, who started his Swindon career as a midfielder before developing into one of the most accomplished centre-backs in League Two, took over from Caddis at right-back in midweek and would be more than happy to play there again if need be.

“When I was at Preston I played a couple of games at right-back and at Motherwell I did the same thing, while at Southend I stepped in for half game here or there,” the Irishman told the Advertiser.

“It was always just temporary though and maybe the other gaffers did not see what this gaffer sees.

“I would have no problem whatsoever playing there again. I get to get involved in attacks a lot playing at right-back, which is what I love to do.

“I like getting forward and I like to get involved more, which I think I can do more playing at right-back.

“At centre-back I do get a little tired at times of smashing the ball clear, but I like to go on those little runs and I think the gaffer has probably seen that and believe in me to fill in at right-back.

“If he asks me to play there again then so be it and I will work very hard for the team.”

Many managers have commented on the strength of Town’s right side this season, and McCormack admitted he went into the right-back position looking to replicate exactly what Caddis does there.

Initially, he found it a little difficult to follow the Scot’s example, but is confident he will do much better if asked to play there again tomorrow.

“Every player a few days after a game will think about the game and what they did and what they should have done, so when I moved to right-back on Tuesday I just tried to replicate what Cads does – getting forward and getting at people,” he added.

“However, sometimes it is not a person’s game to be able to replicate exactly how another player does, so first and foremost I know I have to be solid defensively and then secondly help Matty (Matt Ritchie) get forward and attack as much as possible.

“I have learned a lot from watching Cads and what he does, it was nice to get a couple of mistakes out of the way on Tuesday and hopefully I can go into tomorrow’s game and not make any.”

McCormack’s shift to right-back would, however, break up what has been a highly impressive partnership with Joe Devera in the centre of defence.

Former Barnet stopper Devera has more than filled the hole left by Aden Flint and has been particularly impressive in recent games.

“Joe has been exceptional,” said McCormack. “He had been a bit unlucky with his ankle just when he had started to hit good form but he has been tremendous again the last few games.

“He is immensely experienced even though he is young, he has been playing the game a long time and has been in battles before with Barnet and he was one of their best players.

“He has been a bit of an unsung hero for us I think, he has been going about his job and he keeps everyone on their toes and helps to make sure everyone works hard.

“He has been another great addition to the squad.”