Hartlepool United captain named in National League team of the week

Hartlepool United defender Tom Parkes has been named in the National League team of the week for the second weekend in succession.

Having earned himself a place in the team of the week thanks to a towering performance in the win over Halifax, the 33-year-old shrugged off an injury that saw him replaced with 25 minutes of normal time remaining in West Yorkshire to repeat the feat after impressing in Saturday's 1-1 draw with in-form Wealdstone.

The Pools skipper has earned himself a second successive place in the National League team of the week after producing another impressive performance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with in-form Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

placeholder image — The Pools skipper has earned himself a second successive place in the National League team of the week after producing another impressive performance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with in-form Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Parkes, who has made 73 appearances for Pools since signing in January 2024, was appointed club captain over the summer but the former Bristol Rovers, Carlisle and Exeter defender endured a stop, start beginning to the new campaign as he struggled with various knocks and niggles and found himself on the fringes of the side under former manager Simon Grayson.

However, the skipper looks to have regained his place in the Pools back line under interim boss Nicky Featherstone, who has now been in temporary charge for well over a month, and the veteran has produced a number of impressive performances in recent weeks.

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