Our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling has graded and assessed every Pools player as Nicky Featherstone's side gear up for the National League run-in.
29. Luke Charman: B+
Forced his way back into contention after beginning the season on the fringes of the first team under Simon Grayson, scoring a lovely goal on his first start of the campaign against Boston in September. Has had a couple of injuries since then, including bone bruising on his foot that kept him out for around two months between the end of October and late December, but has been generally impressive when he's been fit and available. True, his end product still leaves a lot to be desired and the versatile attacker has managed just three goals in 24 games so far this term but Charman is a born competitor who embodies the determination and battling spirit that Pools fans so admire. Started Saturday's draw with Tamworth through the middle but is probably at his best when he's out on the left and can use his size and speed to cause problems for National League full-backs. Doesn't always come off for him but he never goes missing and is the type of player capable of making something happen at almost any stage in a game, scoring the winning goal during December's statement victory over high-flying Rochdale on the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of his best friend and fellow footballer Michael Newberry. Still feel he can do more but has been one of the best performers this season. Photo: Frank Reid
30. Danny Johnson: E
It's hard to think of how things could have gone much worse for the 32-year-old, who has failed to score in any of his first 29 matches this term. His signing over the summer was a popular one among Pools fans and he scored four goals in four games during a productive pre-season campaign but things have gone dramatically wrong for the experienced frontman since then. Dropped out of the starting XI following a slow start to the season and has found himself on the fringes under Nicky Featherstone, missing a penalty during December's humiliating FA Trophy defeat at the hands of Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads before having a pretty public falling out with a fan after being substituted. It has to be said he has not looked particularly impressive but in his defence Pools have failed to play to his strengths, often asking him to run the channels or operate with his back to goal when he has carved out a career as a fox-in-the-box type of striker. Would be a huge surprise were he to remain at Victoria Park beyond this summer. Photo: Frank Reid
31. Vadaine Oliver: B
Felt very much like an opportunistic bit of business by Pools when he was signed as a free agent in September but managed to surprise fans by making a real impact, scoring four goals in eight games and producing a couple of wonderful finishes including a memorable lob against Sutton and an inventive flick during the win over Solihull Moors. Hasn't been seen since October, however, having been struck down by injury and appears to have suffered several setbacks in his bid to return. Photo: Adam Cook/The Corner Photography
32. Alex Reid: C
Effectively signed as a like-for-like replacement for Mani Dieseruvwe, Reid has struggled to live up to his big billing and has scored seven goals in 26 games so far this term. Made a fast start to the campaign, finding the net three times in his first four appearances, but failed to score in any of his next nine matches. Looked like getting back to his best after Nicky Featherstone replaced Simon Grayson but is beginning to cut an increasingly frustrated figure having been asked to lead the line on his own. Could probably offer a bit more for his side at times but has often been left painfully isolated and Pools are not doing nearly enough to get the best out of him. Hasn't been the start many fans would have been wishing for but there is still hope he can be the man to fill Dieseruvwe's considerable boots - providing Pools work harder to get more bodies around him and play to his strengths. Photo: Frank Reid