Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players on another disappointing afternoon at Victoria Park as they were beaten by one of their direct rivals for a place in the National League play-offs.
5. Cameron John: 6
Much like Tom Parkes, had been impressing before his clumsy challenge conceded a penalty that led to Callum Roberts opening the scoring. Was a threat going forward in the closing stages but struggled to get a handle on Roberts at the other end. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Jack Hunter: 5
Didn't make much of an impact on his return to the side. Read the game well on a couple of occasions but also played a handful of uncharacteristic loose passes, including one that went straight out for a throw-in. Dragged a tame effort well wide in the second half but was more or less anonymous before being taken off. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Nathan Sheron: 6
Started the game well and was in the right place at the right time to cut out a threatening Scunthorpe attack in the opening exchanges. Struggled to get involved thereafter as Pools lost control of the contest. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Jamie Miley: 5
Tried to make things happen on the rare occasions he received the ball in space but still needs to do much more to make an impact. In fairness, Pools are not playing to his strengths while the deteriorating pitch at Victoria Park can't help either. Photo: Frank Reid