The figures published showed an increase in Hartlepool United’s expenditure on agent fees during the specified period from their total during 2021-22.
Hartlepool spent £46,508 on intermediary and agent fees over the previous two transfer windows – a period which has seen the club sign over 30 players.
But how do other clubs fare when it comes to their annual payments from February 2022 to January 31, 2023?
The information presented by the FA shows clubs in League Two spent a total of £1,671,168 which was up from £1,285,606 last year.
And here, at The Mail, we compare the payments and transactions involving intermediaries registered in England in accordance with FIFA’s Regulations on Working with Intermediaries of all 24 League Two clubs to see who has spent the most.
. Stockport County manager Dave Challinor during the Sky Bet League 2 match between Hartlepool United and Stockport County at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Saturday 3rd December 2022. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)
The FA has released its intermediary annual payments and transactions list for League Two clubs. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Crewe Alexandra - £15,585
The Railwaymen spent the least amount in League Two in a year which included their relegation from League One. Courtney Baker-Richardson is one of the players the club has signed in that time. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
. Newport County - £22,511
Newport were the second lowest spenders. The South Wales club signed Omar Bogle from Hartlepool in the summer. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
. Gillingham - £26,550
Despite their January spend, which included midfielder Timothee Dieng, the Gills were amongst the lowest ranked spenders on intermediary fees. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield
. Colchester United - £43,697
The U's completed the significant signing of Matt Jay during the specified period but are also one of the lower ranked teams. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
. Barrow - £44,226
The Bluebirds are challenging for a play-off place this season under Pete Wild. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
. Hartlepool United - £46,508
Pools' spend was up from the £10,174 spent during 2021-22 - a figure which saw them the lowest spenders on intermediaries a year ago. The club has signed a large number of players over the last year including leading scorer Josh Umerah. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. AFC Wimbledon - £46,757
The Dons' relegation to League Two last season also sees a reduced spend on intermediary fees with the club down from £76,126 last year. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
. Harrogate Town - £49,015
Harrogate are one of Hartlepool's relegation rivals and they spent just under £50,000 on agent fees over the last year. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Pantling
1. Crewe Alexandra - £15,585
The Railwaymen spent the least amount in League Two in a year which included their relegation from League One. Courtney Baker-Richardson is one of the players the club has signed in that time. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
2. Newport County - £22,511
Newport were the second lowest spenders. The South Wales club signed Omar Bogle from Hartlepool in the summer. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
3. Gillingham - £26,550
Despite their January spend, which included midfielder Timothee Dieng, the Gills were amongst the lowest ranked spenders on intermediary fees. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield
4. Colchester United - £43,697
The U's completed the significant signing of Matt Jay during the specified period but are also one of the lower ranked teams. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton