Hartlepool United starting XI hints as squad numbers announced ahead of Barrow visit
Hartlepool United have unveiled their squad numbers.
Hartlepool United have unveiled their squad numbers ahead of the new National League season.
Pools, with head coach Lee Clark at the helm, host Barrow at Victoria Park on Saturday in the opening day fixture (KO 3pm). Ahead of the game, the club has released the squad numbers.
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It has been a major summer of change at Pools this summer, the retained list saw the departure of 13 players in the aftermath of what was a disappointing season last time out. Clark and head of recruitment Chris Beech then set about transforming the playing squad, which included the recent signings of goalkeeping duo Nathan Fisher and Max Merrick taking the total number of new arrivals to 14.
The summer rebuild kicked off with the signing of experienced striker Jordan Hugill and further attacking additions followed in the shape of Will Harris, Chris Popov, Terry Bondo and Jack Nolan. The defensive ranks have been strengthened with a permanent deal for former loan signing Cameron John and the arrivals of Liam Gibson, Neo Eccleston and the highly-rated Charlie Penman and Owen Hampson will hope to challenge for a place in Clark’s midfield. The Pools boss will hope former Spennymoor Town man Corey McKeown and Brooklyn Ilunga can also shine during their first season at The Vic.
Hartlepool United squad numbers – 2026/27
1 – Max Merrick 2 – Jay Benn 3 – Cameron John 4 – Jack Hunter (Captain) 5 – Max Kouogun 6 – Reiss McNally (Vice-Captain) 7 – Brooklyn Ilunga 8 – Jamie Miley 9 – Jordan Hugill 10 – Will Harris 11 – Luke Charman 12 – Neo Eccleston 14 – Nathan Sheron 15 – Charlie Penman 17 – Jack Nolan 18 – Owen Hampson 19 – Chris Popov 20 – Josh Donaldson 21 – Charlie Thornton 22 – Campbell Darcy 23 – Noah Gilbraith 24 – Jacob Penprase 25 – Michael Maidens 26 – Harry Conyard 27 – Liam Gibson 28 – Corey McKeown 29 – Kian Foreman 30 – Terry Bondo 32 – Nathan Fisher 40 – Adam Smith.
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