Kenton Richardson of Hartlepool United in action with Harrogate Town's Jack Diamond during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Harrogate Town at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Wednesday 1st January 2020. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News & Sport )Kenton Richardson of Hartlepool United in action with Harrogate Town's Jack Diamond during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Harrogate Town at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Wednesday 1st January 2020. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News & Sport )
Kenton Richardson of Hartlepool United in action with Harrogate Town's Jack Diamond during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Harrogate Town at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Wednesday 1st January 2020. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News & Sport )

Hartlepool United player ratings from 1-0 defeat at home to Harrogate Town

Hartlepool United started 2020 with a typically deflating defeat at home to Harrogate Town.

Jon Stead’s second half effort was enough to separate the sides at Victoria Park and condemn Pools to their third defeat in as many weeks against Simon Weaver’s side.

United tried to find a way back into the game but ultimately came up short as they dropped to 16th in the National League table, seven points off the play-offs and six off the relegation zone.

Scroll down and click through the pages to see our Hartlepool United player ratings from the defeat...