Liam Kennedy's player ratings: How Hartlepool United's players performed in Richard Money's first league game

Hartlepool United were held to a 1-1 draw with Havant & Waterlooville in Richard Money's first league game in charge - but how did each player perform?

Tyler Frost opened the scoring for Havant in the 12th minute, before Liam Noble equalised six minutes later. Our Hartlepool United writer Liam Kennedy has dished out his player ratings following the game at the Super 6 Stadium - scroll down and flick through our player ratings gallery to see who shone and who struggled.

Liam Noble scored Hartlepool's equaliser against Havant & Waterloovilleplaceholder image
Liam Noble scored Hartlepool's equaliser against Havant & Waterlooville
Could do nothing about the goal. One brilliant low stop from Frost... 7placeholder image
Could do nothing about the goal. One brilliant low stop from Frost... 7
Played at right-back and didn't look out of place. Only lasted 45 minutes as Pools went for the more attacking Kenton Richardson after the break... 6placeholder image
Played at right-back and didn't look out of place. Only lasted 45 minutes as Pools went for the more attacking Kenton Richardson after the break... 6
A strong return to the centre of defence for the skipper. Brilliant in both boxes in the air... 7placeholder image
A strong return to the centre of defence for the skipper. Brilliant in both boxes in the air... 7
One late error when he let Kabamba peel off him for a chance but an otherwise aggressive, enthusiastic show... 6placeholder image
One late error when he let Kabamba peel off him for a chance but an otherwise aggressive, enthusiastic show... 6
Much better suited to playing in a four-man backline. No longer looks outside his comfort zone... 6placeholder image
Much better suited to playing in a four-man backline. No longer looks outside his comfort zone... 6
Moved back out to the right, but it was one of his less effective performances... 6placeholder image
Moved back out to the right, but it was one of his less effective performances... 6
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