The 32-year-old striker left the club after his contract expired, having been restricted to just two appearances this season due to injury.
Defender Darius Charles is available having served the final game of a three-match ban in the sensational FA Cup victory over Newcastle.
Striker Byron Harrison is also in contention having been cup-tied against the Magpies. The recent signing from Carshalton could partner Peter Winn, who returned from an ankle injury to score the last goal of the 3-1 upset.
Midfielders Joel Byrom (ankle) and Darren Murphy (foot) will hope to be in contention for the trip to Derbyshire after shaking off recent injuries.
Scott Laird should be fit to play, despite being attacked on the pitch during the aftermath of the cup win, which has seen a 24-year-old male charged with assault.
Source: PA
Source: PA