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.
9. Adam Campbell: 5
Started quite brightly and produced one nice moment in the second half but was not at his best and failed to beat the first man with a woeful corner in added time, his side's last chance of an equaliser. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Ashley Nathaniel-George: 5
Similar to Adam Campbell, looked lively in the opening exchanges but was a peripheral figure for large parts of the game as Pools struggled to get a foothold in the contest. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. Alex Reid: 6
Other than a needless yellow card for kicking the ball away, looked up for it but soon started to grow frustrated following another afternoon of pitiful service on home turf. Did what he could and flashed an effort just wide of the near post in the opening exchanges but Pools simply have to do more to support him, whether that's experimenting with two up front or getting more attackers into the side. Photo: Frank Reid
12. Luke Charman: 7
Made an impact after coming on and set up Matty Daly's goal 12 minutes from time. Pools will be desperate to have him fully fit again as he would surely get into the team on recent evidence. Photo: Adam Cook/The Corner Photography