Hartlepool United will hope to kickstart an upturn in fortunes under new head coach Pete Wild when they return to National League action with a home game against Hornchurch on Saturday.
Last weekend’s shock FA Cup defeat against National League North club Marine provoked a brutal response from Wild and the new man in charge of Victoria Park could opt to make changes as his side look to open up a gap to the clubs currently sitting in the relegation zone.
As it stands ahead of Saturday’s meeting with the National League newcomers, Pools are only being kept out of the bottom four by a superior goal difference - but they will at least go into the game having won their last league fixture with a 4-2 victory at Forest Green Rovers. So how could the Pools side look when they face Hornchurch this weekend?
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9. Will Harris
The former FC Halifax Town striker came off the bench against Marine and he is targeting a start this weekend (photo Chris Fryatt) | Hartlepool Mail, Chris Fryatt
10. Chris Popov
Popov is yet to really hit his stride at Pools but will hope to get a chance to shine (photo Chris Fryatt) | Hartlepool Mail, Chris Fryatt
11. Jordan Hugill
Wild appears to favour utilising Hugill at the top end of the pitch (photo Frank Reid) | Frank Reid