It saw Pools relegated from the Football League along with Rochdale, before finding their new life in the National League tough.
But, no matter how rough it was, Pools fans backed their side in great numbers up and down the land.
Our photographer Frank Reid took these pictures of just some of the fans who followed the side in last year. Take a look and see who you know.
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1. Doncaster Rovers 0 Hartlepool United 1
Hartlepool United fans celebrate their win over Doncaster Rovers at the Keepmoat Stadium on 3rd February 2023. Photo: Mark Fletcher:f
2. Bradford City 2 Hartlepool United 2
Hartlepool United fans celebrate Daniel Kemp scoring a goal with team-mates during the Sky Bet League 2 match between Bradford City and Hartlepool United at the University of Bradford Stadium on 18th March 2023. Photo: Mike Morese
3. Bradford City 2 Hartlepool United 2
Hartlepool United fans during the match between Bradford City and Hartlepool United on 18th March 2023. Photo: Mike Morese
4. Blyth 0 Pools 0
Hartlepool United fans at the 0-0 draw with Blyth Spartans on 22nd July 2023. Photo: Frank Reid