Newly-installed Bury boss Alan Knill has no fresh injuries or suspensions for as he prepares to take on Stockport County.

Knill was appointed on Monday and is tasked with picking up the shell-shocked Shakers after they were thumped 5-1 at Gigg Lane by leaders MK Dons at the weekend.

After three straight losses the former Bury defender may make any number of tactical alterations. Saturday's goalscorer Glynn Hurst is likely to keep his place in attack after a successful substitute appearance in his preferred position.

David Challinor may also be in line for a recall to a Shakers defence that has shipped 10 goals in the last four games. Paul Morden is still absent with a torn thigh muscle and on-loan Chris Bennett underwent surgery on Monday.

On-loan Liverpool defender James Smith is in line to return to the Stockport squad.

Adam Proudlock and Liam Dickinson are favourites to form the forward partnership with the departure of Anthony Elding to Leeds. Greg Tansey and goalscorer Liam McSweeney should retain their places in the heart of the midfield.

Vice-captain Gareth Owen (groin) and Paul Turnbull (hamstring) are struggling and are likely to miss out.

Lincoln will be without teenager Lenell John-Lewis for the clash at Macclesfield after he sustained a shoulder injury in the win at Shrewsbury.

Midfielder Lee Frecklington has returned to full training following an ankle ligament injury, but is not expected to be rushed back into the side.

Fellow midfielder Shane Clarke is back in contention after his three-match suspension and Lee Beevers is set to continue despite sustaining a cut eye on Saturday.

Teenager Danny Hone is expected to retain his place alongside Beevers in central defence, but Nat Brown is pressing for a recall. Striker Gareth Evans could boost Ian Brightwell's attacking options for Macclesfield.

The striker has served the suspension picked up from the sending off against Peterborough and could make the bench.

Francis Green will compete with Martin Gritton and Michael Symes for a place up front. Jamie Tolley will also push for a start.

Goalkeeper Tommy Lee has recovered from his hand injury and will serve as back-up to Jonny Brain. The game comes too soon for Richard Edghill, who returns to training this week after a calf problem, while Luke Dimech is away on international duty with Malta.

Rochdale's home clash against Barnet at Spotland has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

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