On Sky
Dons host Monkey Hanging Poolies
Fighting Talk:
Karl Robinson told mkdons.com: ”We’ve just got to look at our own house and try to keep that in order.’
‘We’ll look at the goals they’ve scored, the goals they’ve conceded and see if we can pick holes in them.’
‘Overall, we have to keep doing the right things, do our job right and we’ll be difficult to beat.’
Mick Wadsworth told hartlepoolunited.co.uk: ‘I think MK Dons are a very good footballing team and they have a very good home record.’
‘They have some exciting players and I’m sure it will be a tough nut to crack for us but our away form has been pretty good so we’re looking forward to it.’
MK Dons Team News:
It would be a surprise if Robbo named anything other than the side that beat Swindon last weekend.
That said, Gary MacKenzie is said to be very close to playing now, and could play a small part.
Gleeson and Wilbraham are still understood to be out.
Player to watch: Sam Baldock
Two goals last weekend, his first ever headed finishes, Baldock is riding the crest of a wave at the moment.
Hartlepool United Team News:
James Brown is troubled by an ankle injury and may miss out, as will Neil Austin.
Player to watch: Adam Boyd
Desperate to show the sort of form that encouraged Luton to pay a cool half-million for his services, Boyd is in his second spell at Pools.
Match Facts & Stats
Head to head
Dons Wins – 5
Draws – 2
Pools Wins – 3
Next Fixtures:
Brighton (A), Southampton (H), Rochdale (H).
