Bantams sweating on Hanson

The striker scored the winner against fellow strugglers Macclesfield in midweek but was forced off with a hamstring injury.

His progress will be closely monitored by the club's medical staff and he may face a late fitness test.

Captain Simon Ramsden will definitely miss out after it was revealed that he will visit a specialist on Friday to clear up a mystery injury.

The 29-year-old defender has already had surgery on a hip problem and was edging closer to a first-team return, but boss Peter Jackson admitted he may now miss the rest of the season.

Tommy Doherty could return to the squad following an ankle injury, while Luke Oliver looks set to continue in defence after recently making his comeback from a hamstring problem.

Source: PA

Source: PA