Michael Duckworth has had an operation to resolve a double hernia problem
Hartlepool defender Michael Duckworth has been ruled out for at least a month following surgery to resolve a double hernia problem.
The 21-year-old full back, who has been an ever-present for Pools this season after arriving from Bradford Park Avenue in August, had the operation yesterday.
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