Posted:
Tue 07 Aug 2012
Author: HUFC
Andy Monkhouse
Image by: Frank Reid (Hartlepool Mail)
All the info from both camps ahead of tonight's game
Neale Cooper will name a strong starting line-up for his side's final pre season friendly against Newcastle United at Victoria Park tonight (7.30pm kick-off).
The Pools boss has selected the same team for each of the last three home friendlies and could opt to keep faith with that eleven this evening.
Colin Nish remains sidelined with a knee injury after being told to rest for a week, while Ritchie Humphreys is still recovering from a minor hamstring strain.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew may decide to include Hatem Ben Arfa in his travelling squad as he looks to build the fitness of his French playmaker.
Shola Ameobi and Mike Williamson are both expected to start at The Vic, but Sammy Ameobi has been ruled out with a hamstring problem.