Having suffered relegation from the Football League last season there will be plenty of players throughout Hartlepool’s squad keen to make amends as they look to bounce back in the National League and mount an immediate promotion challenge.
Whether it was a season which proved a struggle for form, or a campaign littered with injuries, there are reasons for all in Askey’s squad to knuckle down this pre-season.
The next few weeks could prove crucial to some players when shaping Askey’s opinion of them whilst there will be those eager to impress after completing a move to the Suit Direct Stadium this summer.
And with that in mind, we look at five players who could do with a positive pre-season ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
The next few weeks could prove crucial to some players when shaping Askey’s opinion of them whilst there will be those eager to impress after completing a move to the Suit Direct Stadium this summer.