Liam Kennedy's player ratings: How ex-Newcastle United defender David Edgar fared on Hartlepool debut as Sunderland loanee earns 9 in Dover win

Hartlepool United came back from two goals down to beat Dover Athletic in the National League - but who stood out for the hosts?

Our Pools writer Liam Kennedy has dished out his player ratings following the 3-2 win at the Super 6 Stadium - scroll down and flick through our gallery to see how each player performed.

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Luke Molyneux
Could do absolutely nothing about the two Dover goals, cracking finishes. Two vital saves late on... 7placeholder image
Could do absolutely nothing about the two Dover goals, cracking finishes. Two vital saves late on... 7
A tough day to make a debut but kept things simple... 6placeholder image
A tough day to make a debut but kept things simple... 6
A solid show from the central defender in a new-look backline... 6placeholder image
A solid show from the central defender in a new-look backline... 6
Given a tough first 45 but dealt with it well, slotted in seamlessly to left-back in second 45... 7placeholder image
Given a tough first 45 but dealt with it well, slotted in seamlessly to left-back in second 45... 7
Full of effort and endeavour but given very few opportunities to get forward... 6placeholder image
Full of effort and endeavour but given very few opportunities to get forward... 6
Not his best first half but a much better second... 6placeholder image
Not his best first half but a much better second... 6
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