Turner wants to boost squad

The Pool boss had seven players on the injured list for last weekend's victory over York City and while Lee Fitzpatrick may be back in contention following a viral infection for Saturday's all-ticket clash with Darlington, Turner is still looking to bolster his squad.

The Pool boss took in last night's reserve game between Newcastle and Leeds at Kingston Park.

Skipper Micky Barron yesterday had a scan to try and discover the extent of his knee trouble. He has not kicked a ball this season and Turner admitted: "They will have another look at his knee, but the surgeon is as mystified by it all as we are.''

With Graeme Lee facing cruciate ligament surgery this week which will rule him out for the season, Turner last week moved for Middlesbrough defender Steve Baker.

And while the loan signing impressed against York, Turner will use tomorrow's reserve game with Macclesfield at Victoria Park to look at potential new faces.

Turner fielded former Leeds and Carlisle midfielder Andy Couzens in the last reserve encounter and he is likely to be given another run out tomorrow afternoon.

"I'm trying to bring someone else in, because no disrespect to the bench but it isn't strong enough. We need more competition for places up front and need options on the bench, players who can come on and turn a game around. With all the injuries we've got, I don't really feel we can do that, so we need to strengthen the squad.

"I have a few players in mind and I will look into it this week so we can bring in someone for Saturday's game. I want to strengthen the side all over .

"When everyone is fit and playing well, we have players on the bench who can do that. We need the players on the pitch to be kept on their toes by people wanting to impress.''

Goalkeeper Martin Hollund is still a week away from returning to training after groin trouble, while Andy McAvoy and Ian Clark could follow the Norwegian in making their comebacks next week after ankle troubles.