Take a look at our end of term grades after Pools finished an up-and-down season in 12th:
13. Manny Onariase: C
Was arguably one of the best defenders during the first half of the season, albeit in a struggling side. Had a handful of really good games but also made a number of mistakes. Defends his near-post well and his long legs can often get Pools out of trouble but he has sometimes lacked a bit of calmness and composure and the arrivals of Parkes and Waterfall have shown that he still has plenty of room for improvement. Photo: Frank Reid
14. Edon Pruti: D
Initially showed so much promise but has never seemed to settle in the North East and, after starting the first game of the season at Barnet, fell out of favour and featured just once more before spending much of the remainder of the campaign on loan at National League North side Farnborough. Photo: Pete Norton
15. Kieran Burton: C
Has shown flashes of potential in a handful of Pools appearances after signing from Scarborough in the summer and his versatility as well as his willingness to get on the ball could make him a major asset in future. Received rave reviews following a loan spell at rivals Darlington but saw red on his debut for Chester after being sent out on loan for a second time. Photo: Mark Fletcher
16. Nicky Featherstone: B
Always seems to divide opinion, and this season has been no different. Pools really missed him following his initial departure during the summer, after what he later termed as a "misunderstanding". Took over the captain's armband on his return and, while he might not be the most domineering leader, his constant chatter has helped Pools while also relieving the pressure on David Ferguson. As he has done his entire career, he reads the game and keeps the team ticking over. Has probably never been the most dynamic and, at 35, the lack of a proper pre-season has caught up with him a bit in recent weeks and his mistake cost Pools a goal at Dagenham. Even so, there have not been many errors in his 34 successive starts and his calmness and composure with the ball at his feet remain a real asset. Photo: Mark Fletcher