HAWKS boss Bobby Haig is today biting his fingernails down to the bone ahead of the weekend's fixtures as he waits for news of his injured stars.

Haig is confident that Mark McDonald (elbow) and Tony Melbourne (groin) will be fit for Saturday's Border League clash with Solway at the Arena, while Mark Gabbitas should also return despite worries over a lump on the neck.

Paul Mahon will miss out however, he is still a couple of weeks off regaining fitness.

Haig's side are currently riding on the crest of a wave after a recent run of good results. Hawks will be hoping to continue that form against Solway and again on Sunday when they travel to Altrincham in the English League Division One (North).

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