Here, we've taken a look at six potential options Pools could consider to replace the suspended John on the left side of their defence.
5. Campbell Darcy
The teenager scored on his one and only Pools outing so far this season, last month's disappointing FA Trophy defeat at the hands of Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads. Like Stephenson, however, the 19-year-old does not appear to have convinced Featherstone that he's ready for the step up to the first team and the Pools boss hinted a loan move to a National League North club was his likeliest next step. Photo: Frank Reid
6. A new signing
With Pools so light down the left side of their defence, it would be a real surprise were they not to bring someone in to bolster their options ahead of Saturday's visit of Altrincham, the first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club. Featherstone admitted Pools were considering their options following Saturday's bruising defeat at the hands of Woking. Photo: Frank Reid