JASON Tindall is hopeful both Marvin Bartley and Anton Robinson will be available for Cherries’ trip to Exeter on Tuesday night.

Robinson suffered a dead leg in the first half of Cherries’ 0-0 draw with Port Vale this afternoon, while Bartley took a knock on the ankle during the second period.

Both men were replaced, but with fellow midfielder Sammy Igoe (hamstring) also sidelined, Cherries are short of cover in the centre of the park ahead of the clash in Devon.

Tindall said: “We have two tough away games now and we must make sure we rest properly and go again against Exeter on Tuesday.

“There were a few injuries and a few lads carrying knocks before the game so it’s a matter of assessing things over the next couple of days and seeing what bodies we have.

“Anton has got a dead leg from early in the first half, which is a shame because he has been excellent for us, and Marvin took a whack on his ankle. He tried to carry on for an extra five or 10 minutes, but it was getting worse. Hopefully in the next day or two they will settle down and they will be available for Tuesday.

“But whatever 11 we have fit and whatever 11 is selected for Tuesday, we know they will go out there and work hard and give their all. That’s all we can ask for.”

Although Cherries dominated possession against Vale, they failed to fully break down a side that had clearly come for a point on the road.

Tindall added: “We feel like it was two points lost. We’ve been in good form recently and we felt this was a game we could win.

“You’ve got to give credit to Port Vale. They came here and worked hard and I think they came here for a point – that is what they got so you have to give them credit.

“The lads worked their socks off today, as they have done for the past couple of months, but I think a little bit of tiredness showed out there.

“It was another clean sheet and I think we have only conceded two goals in seven games now which is a real bonus for us.

“It’s another point on the board which is also very important so there are positives we can take from the game. The lads kept going until the end and on another day, it could have gone our way but unfortunately it was only a point.”

Meanwhile, a small group of supporters called for the heads of owners Paul Baker and Alastair Saverimutto after the final whistle at Dean Court (pictured).

Around 20 vocal fans held banners up towards the club’s boardroom and chanted for both Baker and Saverimutto to walk away from the club.