Northampton manager Stuart Gray is boosted by the arrival of two new signings ahead of the visit of Hartlepool to Sixfields on Saturday.Gray - who saw midfielder Bradley Johnson sold to Leeds earlier this week - has entered the loan market ahead of the clash and Leicester winger Jonathan Hayes and Wolves defender Mark Little could both make their debuts against Pools.

Midfielders Giles Coke and Ryan Gilligan are also available after injury and are in contention for starting places.

Coke, who has just recovered from a hernia operation, came on as a substitute against Leeds last weekend and further boosted his fitness by playing 90 minutes in a midweek reserve game.

Meanwhile, Gilligan also completed the same reserve fixture as he looks to put his knee injury behind him.

Utility-man Daniel Jones will also come into contention after missing the defeat at Elland Road through suspension, but striker Poul Hubertz is still missing as he serves the second game of a three-match ban.

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