There was as many as 17 players left Hartlepool following their relegation from League Two back to the National League.
Several of those players were out of contract, the likes of Jamie Sterry, Connor Jennings and Ben Killip to name a few, while there were a number who were returning to their parent club following loan spells in the North East such as the impressive Dan Kemp.
But how are those players getting on this season following their Hartlepool exits?
Here we look at the 17 players to leave Pools in the summer and how their careers are faring since:
1. Jakub Stolarczyk - Leicester City
Stolarczyk gave a decent account of himself during his Hartlepool loan after claiming the No.1 shirt in the second half of last season. The Polish stopper returned to Leicester in the summer where he made his league debut for the Foxes in August's win at Huddersfield - one of four appearances for the Championship side this season. (Photo: Chris Donnelly | MI News) Photo: Chris Donnelly
2. Ben Killip - Barnsley
Killip brought an end to a four year stay with Pools and 150 appearances in the summer at the end of his contract. The former Chelsea man signed out with a stunning display at Stockport County before moving on to Barnsley where he has made 14 appearances across league and cup competitions for the League One side. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Patrick Boyes - Fleetwood Town
Boyes was another goalkeeper who departed in the summer at the end of his short-term deal as he moved on to Fleetwood Town's academy set-up. Photo: MI News & Sport
4. Jamie Sterry - Doncaster Rovers
Popular defender Sterry made over 100 appearances for Pools before leaving at the end of his deal in the summer. Sterry remained in League Two with Doncaster but the former Newcastle man has been hit with injury this season and has been limited to just three appearances. (Photo: Chris Donnelly | MI News) Photo: Chris Donnelly