Hartlepool United

Lennie Lawrence is expected to make changes for Saturday's clash with Tamworth as Pools begin their FA Trophy campaign. Here's a look at how they could line up.

How Pools could line up in FA Trophy clash with Tamworth

Lawrence has made just a handful of alterations to his side during his eight games in charge but is planning on making changes ahead of this weekend's FA Trophy clash.

Lawrence plans to make changes for FA Trophy clash

10 things to look out for as Pools kick off their FA Trophy campaign against Tamworth.

10 things to look out for as Pools prepare to begin FA Trophy campaign

Young has kept four clean sheets in 12 games since arriving on loan from Premier League Leicester.

Young confident Pools can finish in play-offs

The Frenchman has not started a game since Lennie Lawrence replaced Darren Sarll.

Limbrick is a big fan of Mancini

Dieseruvwe and Madine have started just one game together but Limbrick admits Pools won't discount the possibility of playing them together in future.

Limbrick won't rule out possibility of playing Madine and Mani D together

Hartlepool United remain in the hunt for a play-off place after an upturn in form.

National League supercomputer predicts finishing position for Pools

Academy manager Ian McGuckin has left Pools after 17 years to take up a new role at Middlesbrough.

Limbrick wants to see academy continue to thrive after McGuckin's departure

Stephenson produced a man of the match performance on his debut for Northern Premier League side Whitby and Limbrick is a big fan of the teenage defender.

Stephenson remains part of first team plans after heading out on loan

The Irish midfielder has missed the last two games after limping off late on in the remarkable win over Solihull Moors last month.

Greg Sloggett injury latest

Adebola Oluwo's late goal was ruled out for an apparent foul on goalkeeper Brad Young.

Limbrick admits Pools might have been fortunate after late Bees goal ruled out

Limbrick was delighted after Pools came through a difficult week with an impressive seven points to close in on the National League play-offs.

New head coach pleased with another positive week

Pools have yet to concede a home goal since the appointment of Limbrick and new first team coach Gavin Skelton last month.

Limbrick delighted with defensive discipline

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in this week's gallery of Pools fans from the goalless draw with league leaders Barnet?

24 fan-tastic photos of Poolies during Barnet draw

Here's how our Pools writer rated the players following Saturday's stalemate with league leaders Barnet. Do you agree?

Pools player ratings following goalless draw with leaders Barnet

Pools have picked up eight points from five matches since the arrival of Limbrick and new first team coach Gavin Skelton despite a testing run of fixtures.

Limbrick satisfied with Barnet stalemate
Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick was satisfied with a point after Pools kept themselves within striking distance of the play-offs following a goalless draw with National League leaders Barnet.
Robbie Stelling

Brad Young made an instinctive save to deny Myles Kenlock in the 56th minute.

Pools extend unbeaten run thanks to hard-fought point against leaders

Pools have only lost one of their seven matches under Lawrence while all five of Barnet's defeats have come on the road.

Lawrence to challenge players ahead of visit of leaders Barnet

Tom Parkes and Luke Waterfall look to be the first choice partnership at the moment but Billy Sass-Davies provides tough competition for the experienced pair.

Centre-half spots are still up for grabs

The 22-year-old has kept three successive home clean sheets but has endured some difficult times on his travels.

Goalkeeper's place in the side remains secure

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in this week's gallery of fan-tastic photos of Poolies supporting their side during the win over Fylde?

32 fan-tastic photos of Poolies during the win over Fylde

Here's how the Hartlepool United players rated after Pools beat Fylde to close in on the National League play-offs.

Player ratings as Pools beat Fylde to close in on top seven

Pools have now won three and drawn three of Lennie Lawrence's first seven games in charge.

Lawrence pleased with side's spirit after Pools beat Fylde

Gary Madine rounded off a good night for Pools with his first goal for the club.

Pools get the better of former boss and close in on top seven

Predicted XI as Pools prepare to welcome former boss Kevin Phillips back to the Prestige Group Stadium.

Pools predicted XI ahead of return of Kevin Phillips

Top scorer Mani Dieseruvwe in action for Hartlepool United against Sutton United earlier this season. Picture by FRANK REID

The Pools front four are 'really flourishing' says Jeff Stelling

Charman has been in fine form of late and produced three assists from the right flank as Pools beat Solihull Moors on Saturday.

Charman admits he doesn't mind where he plays after impressing from the right
Hartlepool United attacker Luke Charman admits he doesn't mind where he plays after he provided three assists in Saturday's remarkable win over Solihull Moors.
Robbie Stelling

The popular former Pools boss is set to return to the Prestige Group Stadium for the first time since his controversial departure on Tuesday evening.

Lawrence looking forward to reunion with former Pools boss Kevin Phillips

Lennie Lawrence insists there will be no "messing about" when Pools host Tamworth in the FA Trophy next month.

Pools boss pleased with home draw in FA Trophy

Here are 10 things we learned after Pools edged a seven goal thriller at in-form Solihull Moors.

10 things we learned as Pools edge in-form Solihull

Hunter played 75 minutes of Saturday's thrilling win over Solihull Moors and Lawrence was pleased with the midfielder's performance.

Pools boss pleased with midfielder after first start in more than two months

Lawrence has made just six changes to his side during the six matches he's been in charge so far.

Lawrence stresses importance of settled side

The previously sparse Pools dugout is looking much busier than it has in recent weeks.

Lawrence hails impact of Limbrick and Skelton

Pools have played much more expansive and attractive football since the veteran manager replaced outspoken former boss Darren Sarll.

Pools boss admits his side have been working hard on style of play

Joe Grey bagged a brace as all four of the Pools front line either scored or assisted in the win over Solihull.

Lawrence rates his side's front four as among National League's best

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer rated the players following the dramatic victory at Solihull Moors - do you agree?

Player ratings as Pools edge seven goal thriller at in-form Solihull

Lennie Lawrence was delighted with how his side responded to setbacks as Pools beat Solihull Moors to close the gap to the play-offs to four points.

Lawrence proud of his players after Pools beat Solihull in epic clash

Mani Dieseruvwe scored the winning goal as Pools secured a remarkable win over in-form Sutton.

Pools edge seven goal thriller against in-form Solihull Moors

Some of our fan-tastic images from the finale to Hartlepool United's 2002-03 promotion campaign.

33 feelgood photos from the 2003 Pools promotion party

Pools are bidding to win away from home for the first time since early September when they travel to in-form Solihull Moors this weekend.

Can Pools shock Solihull?

Here are 10 things to look out for as Pools prepare to travel to in-form Solihull Moors.

10 things to look out for as Pools prepare to travel to in-form Solihull

Here's a look at how Hartlepool United could line up as Pools prepare to travel to in-form Solihull Moors.

How Pools could line up at in-form Solihull Moors

The new head coach admits he's learning lots from veteran manager Lennie Lawrence but wouldn't be drawn on whether or not he might be his successor.

Limbrick focused on remainder of season despite links with top job in future

The new Pools head coach wasn't even born when the legendary Lennie Lawrence took over as caretaker manager of Plymouth in 1978.

Limbrick relishing the chance to learn from Lawrence

The previously sparse Pools dugout is looking much busier than it has in recent weeks following the arrivals of Anthony Limbrick and Gavin Skelton.

New head coach admits passionate fans and club's potential lured him to Pools

There has been 916 yellow cards and a whopping 39 red cards in the National League this season.

These are the worst disciplined sides in the National League this season

The former Woking, TNS and Manchester 62 boss has been enjoying life at Pools so far.

Limbrick delighted with "really positive start"

The 33-year-old made his Pools debut as a second half substitute on Saturday.

LuaLua hails Lawrence as "unbelievable"

Influential defender Dan Dodds was sent off 15 minutes into Saturday's game but Pools were the better side even with 10 men.

Should 10-man Pools have pressed for a winner in Spitfires stalemate?

Pools were dumped out in the fourth round last season but the FA Trophy offers a realistic route to Wembley.

Home draw for Pools in FA Trophy third round

Young impressed against Eastleigh as he kept his second home clean sheet in a row.

Pools boss insists Young's place was never under threat

The Frenchman has scored once in 17 appearances so far this season and has not started a game under Lennie Lawrence.

Lawrence remains big fan of Mancini despite limited opportunities of late

The versatile attacker impressed in a deeper midfield role during Saturday's stalemate with Eastleigh.

Pools boss won't rule out deeper role for versatile Campbell

Take a look through even more fan-tastic photos of Poolies supporting their side during Saturday's stalemate with Eastleigh.

40 more fan-tastic photos of Poolies cheering on their side against Eastleigh

Sheron is the only Pools player to have started all 20 games so far this season.

Lawrence hails "vital" Sheron

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