Here's a look at how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling expects Pools to line up ahead of this weekend's trip to Damson Park to take on play-off rivals Solihull Moors.
1. Goalkeeper: Nick Hayes
The 26-year-old has had a bit of a mixed start to his Pools career, keeping two clean sheets in his first six appearances. Has produced a number of impressive saves but has looked more than a bit uncertain at times, particularly when it comes to commanding his area and collecting crosses. Solihull have scored 52 goals this season, 17 more than Pools. Hayes spent time on loan at Damson Park in the 2023/24 season, making 28 appearances as the Moors reached the finals of both the National League play-offs and the FA Trophy. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Centre-back: Reiss McNally
Another former Moors man, McNally spent two separate spells in the West Midlands. The 26-year-old impressed on the left of Nicky Featherstone's back three against title-chasing York, heading home his second goal of the season, but would probably prefer to line up on the opposite side. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Centre-back: Maxim Kouogun
The Irishman will have been bitterly disappointed with his role in York's agonising late winner last time out, dragging down former Pools man Zak Johnson inside the penalty area and leaving referee Declan Brown little choice but to point to the spot. Nonetheless, has been generally excellent under Featherstone and has started all of the last 17 National League games. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Centre-back: Cameron John
Assuming Featherstone decides to stick with the 3-4-3 formation that came so close to securing his side what would have been a valuable and well-deserved point against rivals York, then the Pools boss will likely have to decide between John, skipper Tom Parkes and Jack Hunter for the third and final spot in his back three. John, who was ineligible to play against his parent-club last week, would probably be the man to add the most balance to the back line. Photo: Frank Reid