Pools made the surprise decision to part company with manager Graeme Lee on Thursday after five months in charge with Michael Nelson and Antony Sweeney tasked with first-team duties for this afternoon’s final game of the season.
And while Lee will no longer be in the dugout for Pools, there are a number of players who could wear the blue and white shirt for the final time today including player of the season Luke Molyneux with a new deal yet to be agreed.
Pools were triumphant in the reverse fixture back in February when goals from Omar Bogle and Isaac Fletcher secured a 2-1 win at the Jobserve Community Stadium.
Pools are without a win in eight games though and have won just one of their last 11 heading into today’s season finale.
And here is how we predict Pools will line-up against the U’s.
. HARTLEPOOL, UK. FEB 15TH Luke Molyneux of Hartlepool United applauds supporters during the Sky Bet League 2 match between Hartlepool United and Tranmere Rovers at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Tuesday 15th February 2022. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)
Luke Molyneux could be set for his final appearance with Hartlepool United. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News) Photo: Will Matthews
. Ben Killip
Killip has made the No.1 spot his own this season and is expected to finish the campaign against Colchester United. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
. Jamie Sterry
Sterry is predicted to start for Michael Nelson in defence. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
1. Ben Killip
Killip has made the No.1 spot his own this season and is expected to finish the campaign against Colchester United. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
2. Jamie Sterry
Sterry is predicted to start for Michael Nelson in defence. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Jake Hull
Hull could continue in defence with Gary Liddle and Neill Byrne missing the last two games. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver
4. Timi Odusina
Odusina could make his final appearance for Pools with no deal agreed over a new contract. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher