Hartlepool boss Danny Wilson faces a number of selection headaches ahead of his side's trip to the Memorial Stadium to take on Bristol Rovers.Top scorer Richard Barker will definitely miss the game due to a hamstring problem, whilst midfielder Gary Liddle will also not travel with the squad after receiving 19 stitches in a leg injury sustained in the 3-1 defeat to Swansea last Saturday.

Defender Sam Collins is doubtful for the clash at the Memorial Stadium after failing to recover from the bruised ribs that have seen him miss the last three weeks.

There is good news for Wilson though with the likely return of forward James Brown, who is set to overcome a knee problem in time to feature.

Pools have lost three of their last four outings but sit comfortably in mid-table and will already have one eye on next season.

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