Injury news: Hartlepool United's Liam Donnelly fitness update

Hartlepool United will be without the services of Liam Donnelly for this weekend's clash with Ebsfleet United.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Feb 2018, 13:45 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2018, 13:50 BST
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Liam Donnelly

Hopes had been high that the Northern Ireland Under-21 man would be fit and available but stand-in boss Matthew Bates will be unable to select Donnelly this weekend.

The player had an injection on a troublesome ankle on Thursday but was unable to train properly on Friday and as a result will not be risked.

Caretaker boss Matthew Bates is down to the bare bones.Caretaker boss Matthew Bates is down to the bare bones.
Caretaker boss Matthew Bates is down to the bare bones.
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