Hartlepool are currently faltering in 12th place in the National League table and already eight points off the play-off places.
More quality is certainly needed if Pools are to eventually re-claim a place back in the Football League.
But with cash no doubt tight John Askey could well be keen to take advantage of the free transfer market.
Here are just some players with League Two experience who may do a job for Pools.
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But with cash no doubt tight John Askey could well be keen to take advantage of the free transfer market.