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Challinor, who led Pools back to the Football League in 2021, is targeting Championship football after agreeing a new three-year contract with Stockport County. Picture by Ben Roberts/Getty Images.

Former Pools boss targeting Championship football after extending County stay

Charman, who has endured a difficult time off the pitch over the last few months, scored his first Pools goal since January in Easter Monday's win over Gateshead. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach delighted for Charman following "emotional" Gateshead goal

Although Pools have remained tight-lipped regarding Carl Dickinson's departure, the former strength and conditioning coach lined up for Northern Premier League Division One West side Congleton Town at the weekend. Picture by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Pools remain tight-lipped regarding Dickinson's departure

The popular West Bromwich Albion loanee was a surprise omission from Tuesday night's team to take on relegation-threatened AFC Fylde despite his impressive form in recent weeks. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick discusses decision to drop Cleary for Fylde trip

An impressive number of Hartlepool United fans braved the cold to follow their side to relegation-threatened AFC Fylde on Tuesday night. Can you spot yourself or anyone you know?

43 amazing photos of Pools fans at Fylde

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer made of the Pools players following Tuesday night's miserable defeat to relegation-threatened AFC Fylde. What do you think of these marks?

Pools player ratings from Fylde defeat including four 4s

Anthony Limbrick felt "key moments" cost his side after Pools suffered a fourth successive defeat at relegation-threatened AFC Fylde. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach feels "key moments" cost his side following Coasters defeat

Billy Sass-Davies is handed his first start since late January, replacing skipper Luke Waterfall. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools make three changes for trip to relegation-threatened AFC Fylde

Our Hartlepool United writer is backing under-pressure Pools head coach Anthony Limbrick to make four changes ahead of Tuesday night's trip to Fylde.

Predicted XI as Pools tipped to make four changes for trip to Fylde

Pools have suffered a string of training ground injuries in recent weeks but Limbrick insists he is not concerned by the transition from an artificial surface to a grass pitch. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach discusses proliferation of training ground injuries

Phillips leaves AFC Fylde with the club third from bottom in the National League after winning just five of his 20 matches in charge. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools boss leaves role in charge of National League strugglers

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in this week's gallery of fan-tastic photos of Poolies supporting their side during the win over Fylde?

32 fan-tastic photos of Poolies during the win over Fylde

Here's how the Hartlepool United players rated after Pools beat Fylde to close in on the National League play-offs.

Player ratings as Pools beat Fylde to close in on top seven

Gary Madine rounded off a good night for Pools with his first goal for the club.

Pools get the better of former boss and close in on top seven

Predicted XI as Pools prepare to welcome former boss Kevin Phillips back to the Prestige Group Stadium.

Pools predicted XI ahead of return of Kevin Phillips

The popular former Pools boss is set to return to the Prestige Group Stadium for the first time since his controversial departure on Tuesday evening.

Lawrence looking forward to reunion with former Pools boss Kevin Phillips
Hartlepool United manager Lennie Lawrence admits he's looking forward to reuniting with former Pools boss Kevin Phillips this week.
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Phillips won seven of his 16 games in charge in the North East as he steered Pools away from the relegation zone and to a 12th placed finish.

Former Pools boss takes charge at National League rivals

Pools have struggled to cope without Luke Charman after he was forced off 15 minutes into last month's stalemate with Southend.

How a left-winger could be the missing piece to the Pools puzzle

Dodds will have been out of competitive action for 350 days by the time the National League season returns on August 10th.

Dodds remains optimistic he will return in time for new National League season

10 things we learned as Dodds spoke to the press ahead of return.

10 things we learned as Dodds spoke to the press ahead of return

Dodds has missed the last 10 months following an ACL injury he sustained in the closing stages of the win over Fylde on August 26th.

Pools will be rewarded for continued patience as Dodds nears a return

New Pools attacker Luke Charman is hoping he can impress fans with his hard work, aggression and determination next season.

Charman determined to excite fans next season

Charman became Sarll's first summer signing last week and admitted the new boss had a big role to play in convincing him to join Pools.

"From the first minute I thought, this is going to suit me"

Everything we know about Hartlepool United's first two summer signings, Luke Charman and Jack Hunter.

Everything we know about Hartlepool United's first two summer signings

The versatile forward, most often deployed out wide, said the chance to return home as well as Sarll's proposed style of football made a move to Pools the "perfect fit".

"Everything just seemed like the perfect time to come home"

The new boss secured his first signing of the summer on Wednesday after acquiring versatile attacker Luke Charman on a free from AFC Fylde.

What to expect from Sarll's first signing of the summer

Versatile frontman Luke Charman becomes Darren Sarll's first summer signing, joining on a free from AFC Fylde.

AFC Fylde forward Luke Charman becomes Hartlepool United's first summer signing
Hartlepool United have completed their first signing of the summer, securing a deal for AFC Fylde forward Luke Charman.
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Hartlepool United midfielder Anthony Mancini, left, in action during Tuesday's 2-1 National League defeat at Fylde.

Pools Supporters' Trust issues mystery consortium update

Just some of Frank Reid's pictures of passionate Poolies at Tuesday night's National League defeat at AFC Fylde.

25 pictures of passionate Poolies at AFC Fylde

Hartlepool United goalkeeper Joel Dixon is beaten for AFC Fylde's opener.

Pools lose 2-1 at second-bottom AFC Fylde

Nicky Featherstone in action for Hartlepool United in their pre-season friendly against Gateshead in 2020. Diehard Pools fans will have put some miles in by the time the two sides meet on Tyneside in early March.

Diehard Pools fans facing 2,500-mile road trip

Hartlepool United host National League leaders Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID

Inside track: Chesterfield

Hartlepool United have been handed a new date for their National League fixture with AFC Fylde. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Pools handed new date for Fylde trip

Hartlepool United return to National League action against Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID

Askey: There couldn’t be a better game

Ciaran Brennan makes his Hartlepool United debut against City of Liverpool. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Hartlepool United starting XI to face City of Liverpool

John Askey remains optimistic Hartlepool United can mount a play-off challenge.

John Askey sets HUFC target for second half of the season

Chris Beech enjoyed his time with Hartlepool United as a player. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Chris Beech reflects on Pools spell

Hartlepool United's National League fixture with AFC Fylde has been postponed. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Hartlepool's National League fixture with AFC Fylde is off

AFC Fylde have called a pitch inspection ahead of their National League fixture with Hartlepool United. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

AFC Fylde confirm pitch inspection

Hartlepool United fall foul to the weather with training ground switch ahead of their trip to AFC Fylde. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Pools forced to train elsewhere ahead of Fylde clash

Emmanuel Onariase is set to return for Hartlepool United against AFC Fylde. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool set for defensive boost ahead of trip to AFC Fylde

Hartlepool United travel to AFC Fylde at the weekend. Picture by FRANK REID

Is this how Pools will line-up to face Fylde?

Hartlepool United reach the midway stage of the season against AFC Fylde.

Pools reach midway point of the season with trip to Fylde

Emmanuel Onariase missed Hartlepool United's defeat to Bromley. Picture by FRANK REID

John Askey highlights Hartlepool setback

Tom Crawford made his 100th appearance for Hartlepool United against Kidderminster. Picture by FRANK REID

Ton-up Tom: Midfielder celebrates landmark Pools appearance

Hartlepool United return to National League action against Ebbsfleet United. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Askey hoping break has served Pools well ahead of league return

Ex-Hartlepool United midfielder Chris Beech has been placed in temporary charge of AFC Fylde. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Ex-HUFC midfielder placed in temporary charge of struggling National League club

Callum Cooke scored his second goal of the season for Hartlepool United in the 5-2 defeat at Oxford City.

Midfielder confident of Pools response

Hartlepool United's Dan Dodds and Anthony Mancini are both out for the season with injury. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools dealt major injury blow

Dan Dodds will undergo a scan for a knee injury picked up in Hartlepool United's win over AFC Fylde. Picture by FRANK REID

Dan Dodds set for scan

Chesterfield came from behind to claim all three points against Hartlepool United at the SMH Group Stadium. Picture by FRANK REID

Chesterfield reaction: What a massive three points

Callum Cooke has enjoyed a positive start to the new National League season for Hartlepool United. Picture by FRANK REID

Cooke pleased with Hartlepool momentum

Hartlepool United head to Chesterfield in the National League. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools prepare for 'big test' against Chesterfield

Hartlepool United head to Chesterfield on Bank Holiday Monday. Picture by FRANK REID

Is this how Pools will line-up at Chesterfield?

Adam Murray's AFC Fylde side were beaten 3-1 by Hartlepool United. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Fylde boss acknowledges Pools quality

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