Bird set for Pools bow
Hartlepool's new loan signing Ryan Bird is hoping to make his debut for the club in the home game against AFC Wimbledon.
Bird arrived for an initial month from Cambridge this week and will go straight into Ronnie Moore's squad.
Moore has no new injury or suspension worries, but will still be without defender Matthew Bates (dead leg) and striker Scott Fenwick (ankle).
Midfielder Tommy Miller remains absent, but is edging closer to a return to action following his long-term calf injury as bottom club Pools bid to avoid a third straight defeat.
AFC Wimbledon welcome back Mark Phillips but remain without George Francomb.
Defender Phillips has completed a three-match ban following his dismissal against Burton but midfielder Francomb is still struggling with a hamstring injury.
Defender Jake Goodman has been sidelined with a foot injury since January and is unlikely to return.
Tom Beere could keep his place in the side after receiving praise from boss Neal Ardley for his performance on only his second league start in the midweek draw with Cambridge.
Source: PA
