From news on the manager’s contract situation to striker’s promotion ambitions, here are 10 things we learned from Saturday’s draw with Dagenham:
5. Phillips planning on change of style next season
The Pools boss felt his side were a little aimless at times on Saturday and says he wants them to play a more expansive and attractive brand of football next season, characterised by building from the back and not being afraid to take risks. Photo: Mark Fletcher
6. Grey wants to be part of a promotion push next season
The striker, who has another year on his contract at Pools, said his side do not belong in mid-table and admitted the plan next season is to mount a promotion challenge. Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Phillips delivered a "rocket" during his half time team talk
The Pools boss was less than impressed by his side's tentative first half showing and delivered a "rocket" during his half time team talk, after which the hosts were much-improved. Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Phillips determined not to let travelling fans down next weekend
After the curtain came down on Pools' final home game of the season, attention turned to the last away day of the campaign and the annual fancy dress. This year, Poolies are dressing as the Blues Brothers and Phillips admitted he can't wait to experience the tradition. Pools have endured indifferent fortunes during the final away game of the season but Phillips stressed his determination to send the travelling fans home happy this time. Photo: Third party