Liam Kennedy's player ratings: How Hartlepool United players fared against National League leaders Leyton Orient

Hartlepool United held league leaders Leyton Orient to a 1-1 draw at the Super 6 Stadium - but who stood out?

Our Pools reporter Liam Kennedy has delivered his verdict following the game - scroll down and flick through our gallery to see how each player performed.

Hartlepool United players celebrate their goal against Leyton Orient.placeholder image
Hartlepool United players celebrate their goal against Leyton Orient.
A mixed bag. Missed a cross in the first which almost resulted in a goal, a brilliant save from Jobi McAnuff in the second... 6placeholder image
A mixed bag. Missed a cross in the first which almost resulted in a goal, a brilliant save from Jobi McAnuff in the second... 6
Athletic display in the centre of defence. Amazing to think the lack of gametime he had over the Christmas period... 7placeholder image
Athletic display in the centre of defence. Amazing to think the lack of gametime he had over the Christmas period... 7
A real threat in the opposition area with his height. A leader at the back, too... 6placeholder image
A real threat in the opposition area with his height. A leader at the back, too... 6
In the wars in this one. Assaulted twice, once in the area and one on the wing. Nothing given. Brave show... 7placeholder image
In the wars in this one. Assaulted twice, once in the area and one on the wing. Nothing given. Brave show... 7
Much more influential in the second 45. Skipper grew into this one... 7placeholder image
Much more influential in the second 45. Skipper grew into this one... 7
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