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Hartlepool United goalkeeper Max Merrick (photo Chris Fryatt)

Anger is the energy as Pools turn focus towards Halifax - Merrick

Hartlepool United fans at their side's home game with National League rivals Eastleigh (photo Chris Fryatt)

78 brilliant photos of Poolies backing their side against Eastleigh

Action from Hartlepool United's home game with National League rivals Eastleigh (photo Chris Fryatt)

Ten-man Hartlepool United fall to cruel late defeat against Eastleigh

Hartlepool United in action against National League rivals Eastleigh (photo Chris Fryatt)

Hartlepool United player ratings vs Eastleigh as star man gets 8/10

Lee Clark after Hartlepool United's home defeat against Eastleigh (photo Chris Fryatt)

Eastleigh defeat was 'a real kick in the teeth' for Pools - Lee Clark

Hartlepool United forward Jack Nolan (photo Chris Fyratt)

Lee Clark makes three changes for Hartlepool United v Eastleigh

Hartlepool United goalkeeper Max Merrick (photo Chris Fyratt)

Hartlepool United set for double injury boost ahead of Eastleigh clash

Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark (photo Chris Fyratt)

Lee Clark heartened by Hartlepool United's reaction to Sutton defeat

Eastleigh manager Matt Gray (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Eastleigh boss wants more ahead of Hartlepool United visit

The embattled Pools boss insists he can still succeed in management despite overseeing the club's heaviest defeat since 1994 on Tuesday, a humiliating 7-0 defeat at the hands of Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone still confident of success despite 'freak result' against Stones

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know from our gallery of fan photos as Pools kept themselves in touch with the top seven by edging past the relegation-threatened Spitfires?

41 more amazing photos of Pools fans enjoying Eastleigh win

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in our gallery of fan photos from Saturday's win over the struggling Spitfires?

Fan photos as Pools close gap to play-offs with Eastleigh win

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players as they gained ground in the race for the top seven by beating relegation-threatened Eastleigh at the weekend.

Player ratings as Pools keep play-off hopes alive with Eastleigh win

Nick Hayes talked up his side's play-off prospects after Pools closed the gap between themselves and Southend to four points by beating strugglers Eastleigh on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hayes insists Pools still believe in play-off prospects

Nicky Featherstone hailed his side's "unbelievable effort" after Pools kept their play-off hopes alive by beating strugglers Eastleigh on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone hails 'unbelievable effort' as Pools keep play-off hopes alive

Skipper Nathan Sheron impressed in the engine room as Pools secured back-to-back victories for the fifth time this season, beating strugglers Eastleigh 1-0. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools gain ground in race for play-offs by beating struggling Spitfires
Hartlepool United closed the gap between themselves and the National League play-off places by beating relegation-threatened Eastleigh 1-0.
Robbie Stelling

Manager Nicky Featherstone has named an unchanged side for this afternoon's visit of strugglers Eastleigh. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United unchanged for Eastleigh clash

Hartlepool United forward Adam Campbell

Pools duo doubtful for Eastleigh clash as Featherstone eyes late deals

Richard Hill, manager of Eastleigh.

Pools fans 'a hard bunch to please' claims Eastleigh boss Richard Hill

Pools have won five, drawn two and lost seven of their home matches since Nicky Featherstone replaced Simon Grayson as manager in October. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone insists Pools have 'nothing to lose' ahead of Eastleigh clash

Richard Hill, manager of Eastleigh.

Eastleigh aim to move on from 'tough day' ahead of Pools visit

Nicky Featherstone got one over on his former manager John Askey as Pools edged past Truro at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Poolie Podcast reflects on much-needed win over bottom club Truro City

'Frustrating' Pools must seize opportunity in Eastleigh test

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

The condition of the pitch at Victoria Park, once widely hailed as among the best in the Football League, has been a significant point of contention ever since relegation back to the National League in 2023. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone has his say on condition of pitch at Victoria Park

The new Pools boss, who has spent more than a decade at Victoria Park, feels his side are "in a much better place" since he first took charge in October. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - Hartlepool United "in a much better place now"

The interim Pools boss said his side "found a way to win" after they overcame difficult conditions and bottom club Truro's spirited resistance to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone - Pools "found a way to win" against plucky Tinners
Hartlepool United's interim manager Nicky Featherstone said his side "found a way to win" after Pools extended their unbeaten run to seven matches thanks to a 3-1 victory over bottom club Truro City.
Robbie Stelling

The interim boss has described Saturday's visit of bottom side Truro as "a real opportunity" as Pools look to close the gap between themselves and the play-off places. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone describes Truro clash as "a real opportunity"

The popular midfielder, who has started all 22 games so far this season, appears to have thrown his support behind interim manager Nicky Featherstone as Pools continue the hunt for their next permanent boss. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Sheron - Pools squad "really believe in" interim boss

Join Robbie Stelling and Richard Mennear for the latest episode of the Poolie Podcast as the pair reflect on Saturday's impressive win over Eastleigh, this weekend's visit of Truro as well as the uncertain future of Nicky Featherstone. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Poolie Podcast talks Eastleigh, Truro, Featherstone and Parkinson

The popular Pools defender has been named in the National League team of the week following his impressive showing in Saturday's comfortable win over out of sorts Eastleigh. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools full-back named in National League team of the week

Unlikely goalscorers Nathan Sheron and Cameron John both produced moments of magic as Pools beat out of sorts Eastleigh 2-0 at the weekend to extend their unbeaten run to six matches. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Featherstone delighted with "top-drawer" goals in commanding Eastleigh win

The interim boss insists Pools won't be taking anything for granted ahead of Saturday's visit of a Truro side who have picked up just two points from 10 games on their travels so far this season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Interim boss warns against complacency ahead of visit of bottom side Truro

The Pools defender has been named in The Non-League Paper's team of the week following the latest in a long line of impressive showings, scoring his second goal of the season in Saturday's comfortable 2-0 win over out of sorts Eastleigh. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools defender named in Non-League Paper's team of the week

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players following Saturday's commanding win over out of sorts Eastleigh.

Pools player ratings from Eastleigh triumph including three 9s

The tough-tackling midfielder, who scored for the first time in 15 games at the Silverlake Stadium, was delighted with his side's "professional performance" following their commanding 2-0 win over Eastleigh on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sheron delighted with "professional performance" in Eastleigh victory

The interim boss hailed his side as "brilliant to a man" after Pools produced a dominant performance to beat out of sorts Eastleigh 2-0 and extend their unbeaten run to six matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone hails Pools as "brilliant to a man" after dominant Spitfires win

Cameron John scored for the first time this season as Pools extended their unbeaten run to six matches thanks to a dominant win over Eastleigh. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools extend unbeaten run to six matches thanks to dominant Eastleigh win

Alex Reid, who ended a barren run of nine matches without a goal against Wealdstone last Saturday, starts up front as Pools name an unchanged team for their long trip to Eastleigh. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools name unchanged side for long trip to Eastleigh

The interim manager, who featured from the bench when Pools made the long trip to Eastleigh last season, is targeting all three points when his side visit the Silverlake Stadium on Saturday. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Featherstone expecting "competitive game" ahead of long trip to Eastleigh

Listen as Robbie Stelling and Richard Mennear discuss the ongoing search for a new permanent manager in the latest episode of the Hartlepool Mail's Poolie Podcast. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Listen as Poolie Podcast discuss ongoing search for new permanent manager

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling expects Pools to line up as they bid to extend their unbeaten run ahead of Saturday's long trip to Eastleigh. Picture by Frank Reid.

How Pools could line up ahead of long trip to Eastleigh

The winger, who has scored three times in 18 games for Pools this season, captained Grenada during the second half of their comfortable win over the US Virgin Islands at the weekend. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools winger captains country while on international duty

The interim Pools boss, who has overseen an impressive run of five matches unbeaten that has revived his side's play-off hopes, admits he doesn't know if he'll still be in charge for Saturday's long trip to Eastleigh. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone previews Eastleigh - admits he doesn't know if he'll be in charge

The attacker, who spent time on trial at Pools this summer, has been released from hospital after suffering a serious shoulder injury late on in Wealdstone's clash with Scunthorpe at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools trialist released from hospital following serious injury

Hartlepool United have decided not to compete in the controversial National League Cup for the second year in a row. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools announce decision on competing in controversial National League Cup

Dodds, who has missed the last nine matches with a hamstring injury, could be in line for a return ahead of Monday's season-ending visit of Forest Green Rovers. Picture by Frank Reid.

Dodds and Mancini "very close" to returns

Having not started any of the Australian's first six games in charge, Sass-Davies has been named in the side for the previous five matches, impressing with a number of assured performances. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sass-Davies loving life under Limbrick

The Pools head coach was delighted with his side's ruthless performance in Saturday's emphatic 4-1 win over Boston. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach reflects on thumping win over Boston

Veteran defender Luke Waterfall has been struggling with a back injury and has not featured since the defeat to title-chasing York three weeks ago. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools hoping to have experienced pair back in contention for Boston visit

The veteran defender has not featured since the defeat to York at the beginning of the month but his back injury is not believed to be serious and he has been taking part in light training. Picture by Frank Reid.

Skipper's back injury not believed to be serious

The defender has endured a difficult couple of years with injuries and is now set for another spell on the sidelines with a hamstring complaint. Picture by Frank Reid.

Dodds set for another spell on the sidelines

Pools have dropped 11 points from winning positions in the first nine matches of new head coach Anthony Limbrick's tenure. Picture by Frank Reid.

No concerns over mentality after Pools drop more points from winning position

Teenager Louis Stephenson is the one change to the Pools side for Saturday's visit of Solihull Moors, replacing the injured Dan Dodds. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools make one change for visit of Solihull

The 25-year-old made a glaring error in last weekend's draw with Eastleigh but Parkes has backed his teammate to bounce back ahead of Saturday's visit of Solihull Moors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Parkes backs Sass-Davies to bounce back following Eastleigh error

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