That will be the sole objective for Darren Sarll as he looks to get Pools going once again.
It promises to be a one of the most competitive National League season in years with no standout sides in the mould of Wrexham or Chesterfield likely to run away with it.
But how likely are Pools to bring their non-league history to an end and who are the pre-season promotion favourites?
Here we have all the odds, courtesy of SkyBet.
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