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.
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.
5. David Ferguson
Ferguson signed a new contract on Friday having enjoyed a good season back in the Football League. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver
6. Nicky Featherstone
Featherstone returned to the line-up last week and grabbed Pools an equaliser at Scunthorpe United. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Bryn Morris
A decision will need to be made on Morris' future with a two-year deal in place to retain the Burton Albion midfielder's services. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
8. Martin Smith
With Tom Crawford going off against Scunthorpe United and questions marks surrounding Mark Shelton's condition, Smith may come in as the third midfielder for Pools. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver