If Bristol Rovers were to win all three of their games in hand on seventh-placed Newport, they would draw level on points with the side occupying the final playoff spot. That's not to say the Gas will achieve that feat, having drastically underachieved this term, but to emphasise that the mood around the Mem could change very quickly. Hartlepool United's remit, meanwhile, is to tick off another 22 points to secure a second season back in the EFL while making the most of their FA Cup adventure. To achieve both, we could see head coach Graeme Lee maximise his contacts at Middlesbrough for one or two deals in the loan market. For now, Rovers could secure back-to-back victories, although they would be separated by almost a month. 0:0
Cian Harries and Sam Finley are suspended, so Glenn Whelan could drop into defence to allow Sion Spence to come into midfield, with Trevor Clarke starting at left wing-back. Veteran striker Leon Clarke is a long-term absentee. Explosive forward Tyler Burey is back fit after featuring from the bench at Mansfield, and could be the man to inject a spark into Hartlepool's season, having been so important to their Autumn form.
If Bristol Rovers were to win all three of their games in hand on seventh-placed Newport, they would draw level on points with the side occupying the final playoff spot. That's not to say the Gas will achieve that feat, having drastically underachieved this term, but to emphasise that the mood around the Mem could change very quickly. Hartlepool United's remit, meanwhile, is to tick off another 22 points to secure a second season back in the EFL while making the most of their FA Cup adventure. To achieve both, we could see head coach Graeme Lee maximise his contacts at Middlesbrough for one or two deals in the loan market. For now, Rovers could secure back-to-back victories, although they would be separated by almost a month. 0:0
Cian Harries and Sam Finley are suspended, so Glenn Whelan could drop into defence to allow Sion Spence to come into midfield, with Trevor Clarke starting at left wing-back. Veteran striker Leon Clarke is a long-term absentee. Explosive forward Tyler Burey is back fit after featuring from the bench at Mansfield, and could be the man to inject a spark into Hartlepool's season, having been so important to their Autumn form.
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