How the Hartlepool United players rated following humbling FA Cup exit against Gainsborough Trinity - gallery

Hartlepool United endured one of their worst night's in living memory as they were dumped out of the FA Cup at the fourth qualifying round stage by Northern Premier League side Gainsborough Trinity on Tuesday.

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players following a humiliating evening in the FA Cup.

5. Besart Topallaj: 4

Deserves credit for getting forward throughout the evening but never really looked like doing anything of consequence when he had the ball at his feet. Photo: Adam Cook/The Corner Photography

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6. Brad Walker: 3

Far too pedestrian and his passing, which lacked ambition and was much too safe, had the crowd groaning in frustration before half time. Photo: Adam Cook/The Corner Photography

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7. Jamie Miley: 5

Was a bit more purposeful and energetic than some of his teammates but was a peripheral figure for the most part. Photo: Adam Cook/The Corner Photography

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8. Luke Charman: 6

Pulled a goal back for Pools late on and at least looked like he was trying to make things happen, even if he gave the ball away a bit too often. Photo: Adam Cook/The Corner Photography

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