Bournemouth manager Kevin Bond is boosted by the return of midfielder Danny Hollands ahead of the visit of Hartlepool United.Hollands missed last week's 2-2 draw with Cheltenham Town through suspension, although he was also carrying a thigh injury.

Bond said: "It's an amazing situation I find myself in; I've got to pick a player! Danny has done very well for us and has been one of our most consistent performers this season."

Bond admitted defender Russ Perrett, who was admitted to hospital a fortnight ago with pleurisy, will not be back in first-team action for the "foreseeable future" but could return to light training next week.

Neil Moss (wrist), Ryan Garry (shin), Darren Anderton (hamstring) and Steve Foley (back) will again all be absent.

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