Hartlepool United name unchanged side for long trip to Eastleigh

Hartlepool United have named an unchanged side for this afternoon's long trip to Eastleigh.

Pools are bidding to make it six games unbeaten under interim manager Nicky Featherstone following a week which was overshadowed by a bizarre "club update" regarding the ongoing hunt for a new permanent boss, which drew criticism from large sections of the long-suffering fanbase.

Alex Reid, who ended a barren run of nine matches without a goal against Wealdstone last Saturday, starts up front as Pools name an unchanged team for their long trip to Eastleigh. Picture by Frank Reid.

placeholder image — Alex Reid, who ended a barren run of nine matches without a goal against Wealdstone last Saturday, starts up front as Pools name an unchanged team for their long trip to Eastleigh. Picture by Frank Reid.

George Evans, who has been in fine form since signing on loan from Millwall last month, continues in goal ahead of a back four of Jay Benn, Maxim Kouogun, skipper Tom Parkes and Cameron John.

Jack Hunter, Nathan Sheron, who has started every game so far this season, and Jamie Miley retain their places in midfield, with Adam Campbell, who has provided two goals and an assist in his last three appearances, and Matty Daly supporting Alex Reid in attack.

Jermaine Francis, who missed last weekend's draw with Wealdstone while on international duty with Grenada, makes a welcome return to the bench, although Luke Charman remains sidelined with a foot injury.

Pools (4-2-3-1): Evans; Benn, Kouogun, Parkes (c), John; Hunter, Sheron; Campbell, Miley, Daly; Reid