Hall joins injured list

Chris Hall has joined Athletic's list of injured players. Hall could be out for up to two weeks with a damaged thigh and joins fellow striker Chris Porter who is currently out of action with a knee injury. This leaves just three recognised forwards in Liddell, Warne and Molango although boss John Sheridan is still trying to bring in more fire power.

Sheridan said, "Finding a striker has been very difficult because they keep going to other clubs for more money. I can't get down on my hands and knees and beg people to sign, but I'm doing my best to sort it out."