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Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark.

Hartlepool United boss Lee Clark issues message after another loss

Hartlepool United captain Jack Hunter.

Clark responds to another red card for his underperforming HUFC side

Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark.

Pressure mounts as HUFC beaten AGAIN - this time by Altrincham 2-1

Hartlepool United defender Jay Benn.

Pools predicted starting XI against Altrincham with two changes

Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark (photo Chris Fyratt)

Clark assesses possible system change ahead of Pools visit to Alty

A general view of the J.Davidson Stadium, home of Altrincham FC.

National League: Former Pools loan signing pens new deal at Altrincham

Nick Hayes in action for Hartlepool United.

Hartlepool United No1 Nick Hayes responds to criticism this season

Join the Hartlepool Mail's Robbie Stelling and Richard Mennear as the pair reflect on a momentous weekend for Hartlepool United in the latest episode of the Poolie Podcast. Picture by Frank Reid.

Poolie Podcast reflects on momentous weekend for Hartlepool United

Nicky Featherstone revealed he was "buzzing" for Sam Folarin after the attacker's game-changing cameo during Saturday's win over Altrincham. Picture by Frank Reid.

HUFC manager 'buzzing' for attacker following game-changing Altrincham cameo

The popular Pools attacker has been named in The Non-League Paper's team of the week following his man-of-the-match performance in Saturday's win over Altrincham, the first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United attacker named in The Non-League Paper's team of the week

The new Pools goalkeeper, who signed from play-off chasing Southend on Thursday, marked his debut with a clean sheet during Saturday's narrow win over Altrincham. Picture by Frank Reid.

New HUFC goalkeeper delighted with debut clean sheet as Pools beat Altrincham

The Pools boss was pleased with how his side responded following a lacklustre first half display during Saturday's narrow win over Altrincham, the first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss hails much-improved second half showing in Alty win

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith greets the fans on the pitch at the Prestige Group Stadium before the club's National League game with Altrincham. Picture by FRANK REID.

Pools make a winning start to life under Landon Smith against Altrincham

Skipper Tom Parkes makes his first start since Boxing Day in one of three changes for Pools ahead of a potentially momentous afternoon against Altrincham, the first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United make three changes for much-anticipated visit of Altrincham

To coincide with new owner Landon Smith's first match watching Hartlepool United, the club have announced that the first 1,000 spectators through the gates on Saturday will receive a free drink ahead of the National League home match with Altrincham. Picture by Frank Reid.

Free drink for Pools fans as new owner prepares to watch first game

The new Hartlepool United owner is set to be in attendance as Pools prepare to entertain Altrincham on Saturday in their first home game since the American investor and businessman completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith raring to go ahead of Altrincham clash
New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith is relishing the prospect of Saturday's visit of Altrincham, the first home game since the American businessman and investor completed his takeover of the club.
Robbie Stelling

Pools are gearing up for a bumper crowd as they prepare to play their first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club against Altrincham. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United manager relishing prospect of big occasion

Nicky Featherstone insists Pools are determined to put last weekend's heavy defeat to Woking behind them as they gear up to entertain Altrincham on Saturday, their first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - HUFC determined to right Woking wrong against Altrincham

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith is expected to watch the club's next three first-team games.

Excited Jeff Stelling 'can't wait' after Pools takeover

How many scores and results do you think our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling will get right this week as Pools prepare for their first home game since Landon Smith's takeover of the club?

Robbie Stelling's NL predictions as HUFC gear up for big weekend

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling thinks Pools could line up ahead of their first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club against Altrincham. What do you make of this team?

How Hartlepool United could line up against Altrincham

The versatile midfielder, who has been a regular in the side under Nicky Featherstone, is confident Pools can still mount a play-off challenge despite their disappointing recent run. Picture by Frank Reid.

Jack Hunter confident Hartlepool United can still mount play-off challenge

The midfielder made 116 appearances for Pools and was a popular figure during his four years at Victoria Park. Picture by Frank Reid.

HUFC boss hails midfielder as 'top guy and good footballer' ahead of return

Pools are gearing up for a potentially momentous weekend as they prepare to play their first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - business as usual for Hartlepool United ahead of Alty clash

There was plenty to discuss on this week's episode of the Poolie Podcast as Hartlepool United look to put Saturday's bruising defeat at the hands of Woking behind them. Picture by Frank Reid.

Poolie Podcast discusses HUFC's defeat to Woking, George Evans and Altrincham

Pools are expecting a bumper crowd for this weekend's visit of Altrincham, the first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss calls for 'hard work' ahead of momentous Altrincham clash

The Hartlepool United fans who made the long midweek trek to Altrincham.

See who you know amongst these fans who watched Pools on a chilly night in 2023
Hartlepool United have a great set of fans.
Stephen Thirkill

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith.

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith outlines Pools vision

The tough-tackling midfielder, who has been a regular fixture in the engine room for Pools since his arrival in 2024, is relishing the prospect of next weekend's first home game since Landon Smith's American takeover. Picture by Frank Reid.

Midfielder relishing thought of Hartlepool United home atmosphere after takeover

Hartlepool United's long trip to Woking has been postponed due to a frozen pitch at the Kingfield Stadium. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United's trip to Woking postponed due to frozen pitch

The former Pools boss, who led Truro to the National League South title last season, is understood to be one of the leading contenders for the vacant Altrincham manager's job following the sacking of the long-serving Phil Parkinson. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools boss in frame for vacant NL manager's job

Phil Parkinson, who has been linked with the Pools job in recent weeks, has been sacked by Altrincham following a run of seven games without a win. Picture by George Wood/Getty Images.

Hartlepool United's National League rivals sack long-serving manager

The energetic defender, who missed both games over the bank holiday weekend, is "making good progress" as he continues his return from a hamstring injury. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Benn "making good progress" as he edges towards return from injury

Simon Grayson. Photo by Adam Cook.

Hartlepool United boss reveals Jay Benn injury update

The Pools defender, who has made an excellent start to life at Victoria Park, hailed his side's "clean sheet mentality" after they celebrated a third successive shutout in Tuesday's win over Altrincham. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

McNally hails "clean sheet mentality" following third successive shutout

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players in Greater Manchester. Do you agree with his marks?

Pools player ratings from Alty win including two 9s, six 8s and a 5

Simon Grayson hailed his side's performance in Tuesday night's win over Altrincham as "outstanding". Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Grayson hails Pools performance in Alty win as "outstanding"

Pools produced an impressive performance in Greater Manchester to beat Altrincham 2-0 on Tuesday evening and maintain their unbeaten start to the new season. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Impressive Pools up to second after commanding win over Altrincham

Maxim Kouogun, who has featured from the bench in the opening two matches of the new campaign, replaces skipper Tom Parkes for Tuesday's trip to Altrincham. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools make one change for trip to Altrincham

The Pools boss wouldn't rule out the possibility of rotating his side ahead of their trip to Altrincham as they prepare for a gruelling run of six games in 18 days. Picture by Phil Mingo/PPAUK.

Pools boss refuses to rule out possibility of rotation ahead of Robins clash

The Pools boss is expecting a "different type of game" when his side travel to Altrincham, renowned for expansive and attacking football, on Tuesday night. Picture by Phil Mingo/PPAUK.

Grayson expecting "different type of game" as Pools prepare to travel to Alty

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling expects Pools to line up against Altrincham. Do you agree with his team?

How Pools could line up at Altrincham including two changes

Pools were linked with a move for the Sheffield Wednesday defender, who has since signed for National League rivals Altrincham, last week. Picture by Zach Forster.

Pools miss out on rumoured transfer target to National League rivals

Sass-Davies made 24 appearances for Pools last season and impressed under Anthony Limbrick towards the end of the campaign. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools defender signs for National League rivals

The versatile defender, who made six appearances for Pools during a loan spell in the 2021/22 campaign, has been released by fellow National League side Altrincham. Picture by Will Matthews.

Former Pools defender on the hunt for new club following Robins exit

The trip to Gateshead will be Hartlepool United's shortest away day.

This is how many miles Pool fans will clock up on the road next season

Hartlepool United are ending he National League season in inconsistent fashion.

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The popular attacker admits he's enjoying working with new head coach Anthony Limbrick despite a difficult start to his Pools tenure. Picture by Frank Reid.

Grey backs Limbrick to succeed despite slow start at Pools

Hartlepool United are without a win in seven games after a poor run of form.

Here's where Pools are now tipped to finish the season

Dodds was back in contention for Saturday's visit of title-chasing York after recovering from concussion but the Pools head coach confirmed he chose not to include him in the squad. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick discusses "difficult" decision not to include Dodds in York squad

Former Hartlepool United star Tommy Miller.

Exclusive Ex-Pools favourite issues EFL warning as defeats hit play-off bid

Pools have won just one of their last eight games and are staring down the barrel of another season of stagnation and mid-table mediocrity. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick assesses whether Pools have foundations in place for future success

Join Robbie Stelling and Richard Mennear as they reflect on Tuesday night's defeat to Altrincham, forlorn play-off hopes, problems on and off the pitch and whether the Pools job is the toughest in the National League. Picture by Frank Reid.

The latest episode of the Poolie Podcast is here

More than 3,000 Hartlepool United supporters braved the bitter cold to support Pools during Tuesday night's defeat to play-off chasing Altrincham. Can you spot yourself or anyone you know?

50 fan-tastic photos of Pools supporters from Altrincham clash

The Pools head coach does not feel his side are lacking in confidence despite a bitterly disappointing run of recent results. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick discusses whether his side are lacking in confidence

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