Jeff Stelling believes there is a route back to Hartlepool United first team for Neo Eccleston

The young defender is nearing his latest return from suspension having been sent off for the third time in just seven appearances against Hornchurch last month.

Although Eccleston's enthusiasm, energy and endeavour has helped endear him to Pools fans, his ill-discipline has cost his side dearly this season.

With the game hanging in the balance, the 23-year-old was sent off for the first time at home to Eastleigh in August before a Nelson Khumbeni wonder-strike condemned Pools to an agonising late defeat.