How did the players fare as Pools get their National League campaign underway with a win at Yeovil?
5. David Ferguson: 8
An excellent performance from the left-back, his 194th in Pools colours. Got forward whenever possible and was impressive defensively, teaming up well with Luke Charman ahead of him to stifle Yeovil's threat down the flank. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Jack Hunter: 9
A dream debut from the dynamic midfielder. He managed just one goal in 79 appearances for Halifax but looks to have profited from Sarll's decision to use him higher up the pitch, opening his Pools account after just 65 minutes with a sweetly struck effort that proved to be the match-winner. On top of his goal, the 26-year-old produced a tireless performance, defending well, reading the game and keeping Pools ticking over in possession. Outstanding. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Nathan Sheron: 8
Set the tone with a combative performance, clattering into a series of challenges in the first half. Looks to have an excellent engine, got up and down the pitch all afternoon and produced a number of threatening attacking moments, not least when he got onto the end of Mani Dieseruvwe's knock-down but fired his headed effort straight into the arms of Southampton loanee Ollie Wright. Did a lot of good work defensively, notably when he flung himself to the floor to block an effort on the edge of the box. Won more than his fair share of 50-50s and appears to embody Sarll's battling approach. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Joe Grey: 7
Was locked in an enthralling battle with Yeovil's impressive left-back Alex Whittle all afternoon. Provided a handful of threatening crosses and had half a chance in the second half when his low shot was blocked on the edge of the box after a free-flowing Pools counter. Worked tirelessly throughout and defended diligently. Photo: Frank Reid