After a challenging first season back in the National League came to an end at the weekend, here are the top 10 Hartlepool United performers, according to our Pools writer:
9. Pete Jameson
It took him a long time to find his feet after signing on a season-long loan from Harrogate but Jameson, who turned 31 on Sunday, has been one of the club's outstanding players since he was recalled to the side in the middle of last month. Helped Pools keep three successive home clean sheets while showing his prowess as a shot-stopper during trips to Eastleigh and Dorking. Has kicked and commanded his area well and, in the last six weeks or so, has done just about all he could have to prove he deserves a new deal. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Tom Crawford
In truth, he probably hasn't kicked on quite as much as he would have liked but he has shown he's still capable of progressing in a Pools shirt. His five goals make this the most prolific season of the midfielder's career while he has often tried to set the tone, snapping into challenges and pressing the opposition. Capable with the ball at his feet, although again he might like to be more influential in future, and willing to cover plenty of ground each week, the 24-year-old sneaks into the top 10. Photo: Mark Fletcher