THERE could be more frustration for Grimsby Town's Paul Bignot today, with Sam Hatton likely to return at right-back.
Bignot, left, was recalled to the Mariners line-up for the FA Trophy double-header with Coalville, after more than two months out of the side.
And, despite his solid performances in both full-back positions, the 27-year-old may have to settle for a place on the bench against Northampton this afternoon.
Manager Paul Hurst hinted that Hatton will get the nod ahead of the former Blackpool man for the FA Cup Second Round meeting with the Cobblers.
"Paul did okay against Coalville – he worked hard and tried to get up and down the pitch which is something we'd spoken about previously," said Hurst.
"He's found himself out of the team, and Sam has been doing well. But I got to see Paul at left-back for half an hour which was part of the reason for bringing him in – it's nice to know he can cover both sides.
"He was aggressive in his tackling and I know that he's ready when I want to call on him.
"Paul had been injured for a while and it took him a bit of time to get back up to speed. I think he would admit himself that there was better to come from him.
"Since then he has been fit for every training session and he will be in a better place physically and ready to do a good job for us.
"He'll certainly be in the squad today. The team was playing very well, though, so do I change much around? For me, not really.
"I've got 18 professionals and I can involve 18 players today so if you do the maths there it's not too much of a tough decision, except if I use one of the young lads.
"I'm happy with the squad and what they've shown over the last couple of months, so I'd like to involve as many of them as I can and as often as I can."
