Here's everything Pools head coach Anthony Limbrick said ahead of Saturday's journey south.
5. On Josh Umerah
"He's strong, he's a runner, he runs down the sides and he's physical. He's a battler, I've seen him a lot in the past and kept an eye on him through the years. Former players are always keen to do well against their old clubs so we'll have to be ready for that." Photo: Frank Reid
6. On Sam Folarin pushing for a start
"He and others are definitely pushing for a start. I think some of the players who have found themselves out of the team are unlucky not to be in it. Luke Charman, Sam Folarin and Jack Hunter have all come in and done well, Adam Campbell is another one and Luke Waterfall too. So Sam is one of a number who are pushing to be in the team." Photo: Frank Reid
7. On how much the Pools job means to him
"I think it's a passionate game, it's good to show that passion when we score and when we win - I would always encourage the players to celebrate a goal, a win or whatever it is, that's what it's about. We work so hard here all week, the players, the staff and all the people who probably don't get the recognition that they deserve. The fans deserve to see a team work hard, they deserve to see a team go to the end and they deserve to see a team enjoy winning. That's what we do, that's how we do it. It's not a conscious decision, I think you have to be who you are on the sideline, whatever that is. Whether it's a deep-thinking, emotionless manager or whether you're a bit different, you've got to be yourself and I think people and players respect that." Photo: Frank Reid
8. On Hartlepool United's potential
"There's huge potential. This is a Football League club. It needs to get back there at some stage, we want that to be soon, obviously, I thought there were over 1,000 fans at Halifax, it felt and sounded so loud in the second half especially. Afterwards as well, it was a great following and the fans are so passionate. It's a big club and there's huge potential here, that's one of the reasons I joined and it's one of the reasons a lot of the players joined. To be able to play in front of our fans for a club like this is what it's all about." Photo: Frank Reid