Casey Pettit opened the scoring after 14 minutes when he turned Will De Havilland’s knockdown beyond Pete Jameson and, while Callum Cooke handed Pools a lifeline when he volleyed home the equaliser six minutes into the second half, goals from Sam Beckwith and substitute Shawn McCoulsky ensured the three points stayed down south.
Here are 10 things we learned from Tuesday’s encounter:
5. Jameson can't do much more
If the 30-year-old does not earn a new deal to keep him at the Suit Direct next season, then he can at least feel he's done all he could. The stopper, who struggled after signing last summer but has excelled since returning to the fold against Southend, was impressive again in midweek, producing a string of fine saves. Photo: FRANK REID 2024
6. The Pools boss has "more or less" made his mind up over who stays and who goes
With Pools now safe and attention beginning to turn towards what's set to be a busy summer, Phillips admitted he's just about made his mind up over which of his current squad he wants to keep beyond this term. Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Phillips wouldn't mind signing someone with a long throw - but that can't be their only weapon
Pools struggled to content with Maidenhead winger Sam Barratt's barrage of long throws and Phillips admitted he would like to add someone with a big arm to his squad this summer but said he won't sign a player specifically for that trait. Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News
8. Pools are at a loss on the left
Chay Cooper became the next player to plug the gap on the left of the Pools midfield and was another in a long line of stopgap solutions to struggle in an unfamiliar role. Phillips will surely be looking for a couple of wide players genuinely at home on the left flank over the summer. Photo: Mark Fletcher