Grimsby could be boosted by the return of midfield trio Jamie Devitt, Dean Sinclair and Peter Sweeney for the League Two visit of Bournemouth.

All three players missed last weekend's draw at Morecambe. Devitt has recovered from the thigh injury that ruled him out but has been ill this week. Sinclair and Sweeney were absent with knee problems but have resumed training and will continue to be assessed.

On-loan defender Olly Lancashire also missed the Morecambe match. He returned to parent club Southampton to have a scan on the foot problem that has been troubling him recently. The centre-half has been advised to rest and remains a doubt.

Adrian Forbes is making progress in his recovery from a broken leg and it is hoped the striker will return to training next week.