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Hartlepool United new signing, Jonathan Franks with boss Neale Cooper.

Hartlepool Utd boss believes new boy can take league One by storm

NEALE Cooper believes that Jonathan Franks has the “hunger” to take League One by storm next season.

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TRANSFER RUMOURS - Friday, May 25: Man city, Man utd, Spurs, Arsenal,

Manchester City are set to make another move to sign Barcelona star Dani Alves, 29. According to reports in Spain they have offered £12m and Aleksandar Kolarov – talkSPORT

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TRANSFER RUMOURS - Thursday, May 24: Newcastle, Demba Ba, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City deny Tevez rumours, Man Utd, Porto

Newcastle may resurrect their interest in Switzerland and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta. The Magpies were tracking the 27-year-old 18 months ago but their pursuit stalled after he suffered a knee injury – Daily Star

Neale Cooper standing in front of the dugouts during the last home game of the 2011/2012 season against Leyton Orient. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools to entertain Sunderland in pre-season friendly

HARTLEPOOL United will entertain Sunderland in a pre-season friendly on Friday, July 27 (7.30pm kick-off).

Neale Cooper prior to the game against Walsall. Picture by FRANK REID

Neale Cooper on Hartlepool United transfer trawl latest

NEALE Cooper admits that his “transfer shortlist is getting longer” – but the Pools boss will not enter “blind” into any deal.

SAFC Reserves play Scunthorpe United reserves at the Academy of Light. Jordan Cook

Pools join Carlisle United in hunt for released Sunderland winger Jordan Cook

HARTLEPOOL United could yet emerge as rivals to Carlisle United for the signature of former Sunderland winger Jordan Cook, writes Craig Hope.

Adam Boyd applauds the travelling Pools fans at the end of the game against Charlton. Picture by FRANK REID

Adam Boyd back in training as he bids for new club

ADAM Boyd is already in pre-season training in a bid to find a new club – with Gateshead among a number of options open to him.

Hartlepool United new signing, Jonathan Franks.

Former star Gary Liddle convinced Jonathan Franks Pools was place for him

GARY Liddle’s final act as a Hartlepool United player was to convince Jonathan Franks that Victoria Park was the place for him.

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Transfer Rumours May 23: Newcastle United, Sunderland, Arsenal, Manchester United, Everton, Blackburn, Tottenham and Wolves.

IT’S all quiet on the Newcastle and Sunderland fronts as Arsenal prepare for a busy summer.

CRAIG HOPE

FRANK AND HOPEFUL: Two out, two in

THE Mail’s chief sports writer, Craig Hope, and photographer, Frank Reid, are back with a special, close-season edition of their video blog.

Gary Liddle controls the ball on his chest. Picture by FRANK REID

Neale Cooper says Hartlepool United door remains open for Gary Liddle

NEALE Cooper has revealed that Gary Liddle would be welcome back at Hartlepool United should he fail to find a new club.

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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Monday, May 21 - Drogba, Man City, Spurs, Crunch talks for Torres, Hammers eye Cole, Hazard undecided

Didier Drogba, 34, has almost certainly kicked his last ball for Chelsea, with the club expecting him to confirm his free transfer to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua – Daily Mail

Gary Liddle points to the Pools fans in celebration as he scores Pools second goal of the game to make the score 3-2. Picture by FRANK REID

Exclusive: Gary Liddle reveals reason behind Pools exit after six years with club

GARY Liddle has revealed that “it was time to move on” from Hartlepool United – but has thanked the club for what was a “very good” contract offer.

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SAYING FAREWELL: Pools midfielder Gary Liddle

Shock as Gary Liddle leaves Hartlepool United

GARY Liddle has been released by Hartlepool United – while there has been belated confirmation of Nobby Solano’s exit.

HAPPY TO STAY: Ritchie Humphreys takes control of the ball for Pools. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool United leged Ritchie Humphreys thrilled to stay at Pools

HARTLEPOOL United legend Ritchie Humphreys admits he did not rest on his laurels when it came to his future at the club.

POOLS EXIT: Nobby Solano

Pools end Nobby Solano’s stay at the Vic

NOBBY Solano’s time at Hartlepool United is finally up after the player confirmed the club have not offered him an extension to his contract.

Ritchie Humphreys applauds the travelling Pools support at the end of the game against Charlton. Picture by FRANK REID

Ritchie Humphreys signs new Pools deal

RITCHIE Humphreys has committed his future to Hartlepool United after today penning a new deal.

Hartlepool United new signing, Jonathan Franks with boss Neale Cooper.

Craig Hope’s verdict on Hartlepool United’s close-season rebuild

OUT with the old and in with the new, Neale Cooper has begun his Hartlepool United renovation job.

Hartlepool United new signing, Jonathan Franks with boss Neale Cooper.

Ex-Middlesbrough star Jonathan Franks reveals how Pools won the race to his signature

HARTLEPOOL United have struck an early blow in the summer transfer tussle with sought-after new boy Jonathan Franks revealing: “I felt more wanted here than anywhere else”.

Euro star back in town

A FOOTBALL star who has been working as an ambassador for the European game came back to where his “dream started”.

Jonathan Franks

Hartlepool United sign Middlesbrough’s Jonathan Franks

HARTLEPOOL United boss Neale Cooper has made his first capture of the close season in the shape of Middlesbrough midfielder Jonathan Franks.

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Pools target Steve Howard being chased by Notts County

FORMER Hartlepool United striker and summer transfer target Steve Howard is being chased by League One rivals Notts County.

Ryan Noble in action against Leyton Orient. Picture by FRANK REID

Ryan Noble says he returns to SAFC a better player after Pools loan stint

RYAN Noble insists that he has returned to Sunderland a better player than the one who joined Hartlepool United.

CRAIG HOPE

FRANK AND HOPEFUL: Deal Or No Deal video

THE Mail’s chief sports writer, Craig Hope, and photographer, Frank Reid, are back with their latest edition of the popular video blog.

Paul Murray with the Player of the Year Trophy 2012-2012. Picture By FRANK REID

Paul Murray deserved new Pools deal says Neale Cooper

NEALE Cooper admits that Hartlepool United Player of the Season Paul Murray deserved his new deal at Victoria Park.

Nolberto Solano. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool Utd part company with Nobby Solano

NOBBY Solano has played his last game for Hartlepool United – and in professional football.

Neale Cooper gives instruction from the dugouts during the game against Leyton Orient. Picture by FRANK REID

Neale Cooper begins Pools overhaul and declares: “We need better players”

NEALE Cooper has begun his Hartlepool United renovation job, declaring: “We need to bring in better players”.

Gary Liddle scores the opening goal with a back heel during the 2-1 defeat at home to Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID

Neale Cooper admits future of Pools star Gary Liddle is uncertain

NEALE Cooper admits that the Hartlepool United future of Gary Liddle is very much uncertain.

Adam Boyd and Ian Gallagher applaud the travelling Pools fans at the end of the final game of the season against Charlton. Picture by FRANK REID

Adam Boyd reflects on the end of his 12-year association with Hartlepool United

FORMER Hartlepool United favourite Adam Boyd says he is leaving his hometown club with a heavy heart after what he admits was a “sad day”.

James Brown comes away with the ball  Picture by FRANK REID

James Brown asks Hartlepool United fans to remember the good times after his exit

JAMES Brown has asked the Hartlepool United faithful to remember him in the good times – while admitting he has no argument over his departure from Victoria Park.

Michael Barron and Neale Cooper discuss tactics from the sidelines. Picture by FRANK REID

BREAKING NEWS: Hartlepool United release five players from Victoria Park

HARTLEPOOL United have today released five senior professionals from the club.

Peter Hartley with the Hartlepool Mail 2011-2012 Player of The Year trophy. Picture By FRANK REID

Peter Hartley crowned Hartlepool Mail Player of Year

PETER Hartley believes his SportMail Player of the Year award is evidence of having achieved one of his pre-season goals.

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TRANSFER RUMOURS: May 9, 2012 - Man City, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Man Utd

IT’S all quiet on the Sunderland and Newcastle fronts, but Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal, Swansea, Liverpool, Everton, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Wolves are al in the news

Neale Cooper gives a thumbs up to the travelling Pools supporters during the second half of the game against Charlton at The Valley. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools boss Neale Cooper admits telling players they’re being released is hardest job in football

NEALE Cooper is set to inform at least half a dozen of his players that their time at Hartlepool United is up – but he admits it is the hardest job in football.

Jack Baldwin wins a header to clear the ball for Pools. Picture by FRANK REID

“Superstar” Jack Baldwin tipped for top after penning new Pools deal

WHILE all the talk has been of teen starlet Luke James, it is “superstar” Jack Baldwin who manager Neale Cooper enjoys watching the most.

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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Tuesday, May 8: Cisse, Newcastle United, Sunderland, Real Madrid, Tottenham, Ajax, Arsenal, Manchester City, Fulham

NEWCASTLE United star Papiss Demba Cisse is being watched by a Spanish giant and the Magpies weigh up a swoop for a French ace, while it’s quiet on the Sunderland front.

Gary Liddle in action at Charlton

Gary Liddle admits to nerves with Pools future uncertain

HARTLEPOOL United will be deciding on the future of up to a dozen players over the next 24 hours – and Gary Liddle admits it’s a nervous time for those involved.

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Gary Liddle in action at Charlton

Hartlepool Utd goalscorer enjoys the party at Charlton Athletic

GARY Liddle has been part of final-day escape acts before – so he admits it was nice to enjoy the “party atmosphere” at Charlton.

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TRANSFER RUMOURS - Monday, May 7: Man utd, Spurs, Man City (van Persie deal), Liverpool

Manchester City are offering Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, 28, a £250,000-a-week deal to lead their attack – Metro

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VIDEO: Blue and white army video

AROUND 150 fun-loving football fans were looking forward to a blue day as they boarded buses dressed as Smurfs.

Charlton Athletic 3 Hartlepool Utd 2: Pools’ Smurfs left feeling blue as Charlton hit back

HARTLEPOOL United threatened to spoil Chartlon Athletic’s promotion party only for the champions to respond with a quick-fire second-half treble, writes Craig Hope.

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TRANSFER RUMOURS - Friday, May 4: Newcastle, Man Utd, Barcelona, Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool

Newcastle and Reading are in competition to sign Barnsley’s £2m-rated 21-year-old midfielder Jacob Butterfield – Daily Mail

Ryan Noble

Hartlepool Utd’s Sunderland striker wants to end loan spell with goal at Charlton

RYAN Noble has only talked about one thing since arriving at Victoria Park – so it will come as no surprise what he wants to mark the end of his loan spell with tomorrow.

RETAINING PLACE: Darren Holden

Hartlepool Utd under no pressure at Charlton season finale

NEALE Cooper admits there is no pressure on his boys going into tomorrow’s season finale at title-celebrating Charlton Athletic.

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Hartlepool Utd boss eyes next term ahead of final-day Charlton trip

HARTLEPOOL United sign off for the season tomorrow – but Neale Cooper already has eyes on next term, insisting his managerial merits can be judged come August.

CRAIG HOPE

FRANK AND HOPEFUL: Capital Curtain Call video

THE Mail’s chief sports writer, Craig Hope, and photographer, Frank Reid, are back with their latest edition of the popular video blog.

Neale Cooper

Smurf’s up for Hartlepool Utd boss at Charlton

NEALE Cooper has joked he could join the fancy-dress-clad Poolies at Charlton Athletic this weekend – admitting he is looking forward to the end of the season.

Neil Austin uses all of his strength to keep a Leyton Orient striker at bay. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool Utd star to complete ever-present season at Charlton

NEALE Cooper has promised not to scupper Neil Austin’s ever-present record bid.

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TRANSFER RUMOURS - Wednesday, May 3: Vidic Juventus move dismissed, Barcelona target Luiz, Man City, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal,

Chelsea defender David Luiz has emerged as a shock summer target for Spanish giants Barcelona, despite a mixed opening season at Stamford Bridge – Daily Mirror

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