Oldham councillor Dave Hibbert said the stations would boost the local economy and allow easier access to and from the city centre.

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Posh already have three proven strikers on their books in the shape of Aaron Mclean, Craig Mackail-Smith and new signing Dave Hibbert, so will not be desperate to bolster their attacking options.

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Dave Hibbert and reserve keeper Glyn Garner will also be missing and are not expected back in training for the next 10 days, while Shane Cansdell-Sherriff is a doubt as he has picked up a slight groin strain.

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