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Manager Gary Waddock.

Wealdstone on a Wembley high ahead of Hartlepool United clash

Hartlepool United's midweek trip to Wealdstone has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United's midweek trip to Wealdstone postponed following inspection

Pools are now set to make the long trip to Wealdstone on Tuesday, February 17 after the Ruislip side secured progression to the quarter-finals of the FA Trophy at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United's long trip to Wealdstone rescheduled

Pools passed up the chance to climb into the National League play-off places as they were thumped 3-0 by strugglers Aldershot on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

HUFC boss admits Pools could be struggling with pressure following Shots defeat

The Pools boss revealed that his side held a team meeting on Monday as they bid to put Saturday's FA Trophy debacle behind them ahead of a potentially pivotal return to National League action. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United manager reveals team meeting following FA Trophy debacle

Hartlepool United boss Nicky Featherstone warned he had "a few decisions to make" ahead of this weekend's long trip to strugglers Braintree. What do you make of our predicted XI?

How Hartlepool United could line up against Braintree Town

The Pools boss has issued a rallying cry to supporters as his side bid to put Saturday's humiliating FA Trophy exit at the hands of Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads behind them. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss calls on fans to "get behind the lads"

The out of sorts frontman saw his 49th minute penalty saved as his barren run extended to 22 matches without a goal during Saturday's humbling FA Trophy defeat at the hands of Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads. Picture by Frank Reid.

Can Hartlepool United striker turn Pools career around?

Nicky Featherstone revealed he was "buzzing" for the youngster after he scored his first Pools goal during Saturday's embarrassing defeat at the hands of Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone "buzzing" for teenager following first Hartlepool United goal

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in our gallery of even more fan photos from Saturday's humiliating cup defeat?

19 more Hartlepool United fan photos from bruising FA Trophy defeat

The Pools boss has warned he has "a few decisions to make" ahead of Sunday's trip to strugglers Braintree after his side were dumped out of the FA Trophy in humiliating fashion by Northern Premier League Division One Midlands outfit Anstey Nomads at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss issues strong message ahead of Braintree trip

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in our gallery of fan photos from Saturday's embarrassing defeat?

20 photos of Hartlepool United fans from humbling FA Trophy exit

A furious Nicky Featherstone admitted he was "embarrassed" following his side's humbling FA Trophy defeat at the hands of Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads. Picture by Frank Reid.

"Embarrassed" - Hartlepool United boss slams players after humbling Trophy exit

Pools begin their pursuit of FA Trophy glory this weekend - but how much should Nicky Featherstone's side be prepared to risk? Picture by Frank Reid.

The FA Trophy - a welcome break or unwelcome distraction for Hartlepool United?

Versatile teenager Campbell Darcy is set to feature for Pools this weekend after being recalled from a successful spell on loan at Northern Premier League Premier Division side Hebburn Town. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United youngsters set to feature against Anstey Nomads

The new Pools boss insists he has no plans to make wholesale changes ahead of Saturday's visit of Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone discusses possibility of changes ahead of Trophy clash
New Hartlepool United manager Nicky Featherstone has ruled out the possibility of making wholesale changes ahead of this weekend's visit of Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads.
Robbie Stelling

The new Pools boss insists he and his side are full of respect for Northern Premier League Division One Midlands outfit Anstey Nomads ahead of Saturday's FA Trophy clash. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone vows to show full respect to Anstey Nomads

The Pools skipper is determined to make sure his side don't let their standards slip ahead of this weekend's FA Trophy clash with Northern Premier League Division One Midlands outfit Anstey Nomads. Picture by Frank Reid.

Tom Parkes adamant Hartlepool United won't take Anstey Nomads game for granted

The Pools boss has ruled out the possibility of recalling Josh Donaldson from his loan spell despite the young striker's impressive form for Northern Premier League East Division side Dunston. Picture by George Wood.

Hartlepool United boss discusses Josh Donaldson recall

The new Pools boss is expecting "a really positive response" when his side begin their FA Trophy campaign at home to Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

New Hartlepool United boss expecting "positive response" ahead of Nomads clash

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling expects Pools to line up when they kick-off their FA Trophy campaign on Saturday. Do you agree with his team?

How Hartlepool United could line up ahead of FA Trophy clash

The Pools skipper, who has been a regular in the team under Nicky Featherstone, is determined to avoid a repeat of October's FA Cup humiliation when his side begin their Trophy campaign on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United captain determined to avoid another cup upset in FA Trophy

Our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling has picked out five Pools players who could be given the chance to impress in this weekend's FA Trophy clash against Anstey Nomads. Who would you like to see included in the team on Saturday?

Five Hartlepool United players who could get chance to impress in Trophy

Former England international and FA Cup winner David Nugent signed for Anstey Nomads, who travel to Victoria Park this weekend, in October. Picture by Steve Reid.

Hartlepool United set to face former England international in Trophy Clash

Nicky Featherstone, who was appointed permanent Pools boss on Friday following a successful spell in caretaker charge, has vowed to "make changes" ahead of this weekend's FA Trophy clash with Anstey Nomads. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss vows to "make changes" ahead of Trophy clash

Featherstone, who was named permanent Pools manager last week, has described Saturday's visit of Anstey Nomads in the FA Trophy as "a great opportunity" to kickstart another winning run. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone - Nomads clash "a great opportunity" to kickstart winning run

The indefatigable midfielder, the only Pools player to have started all 24 games so far this season, is confident his side will bounce back when they begin their FA Trophy campaign this weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sheron confident Pools will bounce back against Anstey
Hartlepool United midfielder Nathan Sheron is determined to help Pools bounce back when they host Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads in the FA Trophy this weekend.
Robbie Stelling

Pools have been drawn at home to Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Anstey Nomads in the third round of the FA Trophy as they prepare to begin their bid to reach Wembley Stadium for the first time in the club's history. Picture by Paul Ellis/Getty Images.

Pools handed home draw in third round of FA Trophy

The midfielder, who made 26 appearances for Pools during an underwhelming stint at Victoria Park, has completed a love move to National League North rivals Darlington. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Former Pools midfielder signs for National League North rivals

Spennymoor Town manager Graeme Lee and goalkeeper Ryan Johnson (photo David Nelson)

Lee pays tribute after Spenny suffer loss ahead of Trophy final

Spennymoor Town manager Graeme Lee (photo David Nelson)

Ex-HUFC heroes set for Wembley showdown as Spennymoor eye Trophy glory

Ian Clark and Graeme Lee at Spennymoor. Picture by David Nelson/Spennymoor Town.

Hartlepool College lecturer heads to Wembley with FA Trophy final dream

Spennymoor Town will face Aldershot Town in the FA Trophy final next month (photo David Nelson)

Former Pools favourite leads Spennymoor to FA Trophy final appearance

Former Hartlepool United player and manager Graeme Lee is hoping to guide Spennymoor Town to Wembley (photo David Nelson)

Hartlepool United favourite aiming to guide Spennymoor Town to Wembley

Spennymoor Town celebrate their penalty shoot-out win in the FA Trophy fifth round tie with Boston United (photo David Nelson).

Former Pools and Boro keeper eyeing belated Wembley glory with Spenny

Smith, who produced a superb fingertip save to deny Oldham's Mike Fondop on New Year's Day, is set to sign a new contract at Pools.

Goalkeeper set to sign new contract

Nathan Sheron started his 25th game in a row after being preferred to Dan Dodds on Saturday and impressed again with another excellent performance.

Pools skipper hails "brilliant" Nathan Sheron

Lennie Lawrence admitted he had "several decisions to make" ahead of the trip to Southend. Here's a look at how Pools could line up.

How Pools could line up ahead of trip to Southend

Campbell has started seven of the last eight league matches under Lawrence but missed Tuesday's FA Trophy defeat with a groin strain.

Campbell a doubt for trip to Southend following groin strain

10 things we learned from Hartlepool United's FA Trophy exit against Tamworth.

10 things we learned from Trophy exit

The influential attacker was forced off in added time of the FA Trophy defeat to Tamworth and Lawrence confirmed he could now miss this weekend's trip to Southend.

Charman a doubt for trip to Southend

Here's how the Hartlepool United players rated after Pools were dumped out of the FA Trophy following a penalty shootout defeat to cup specialists Tamworth.

Player ratings after Pools exit Trophy to cup specialists Tamworth

Lennie Lawrence felt his side had enough opportunities to win the game after Pools were dumped out of the FA Trophy by cup specialists Tamworth.

Lawrence laments lack of end product following disappointing Trophy exit

Pools will need to get past National League rivals Tamworth on Tuesday night if they're to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Trophy.

Club legend wants to see Pools try and win FA Trophy

Pools will have to get past National League rivals Tamworth on Tuesday night if they're to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Trophy.

Pools discover potential FA Trophy fourth round opponents

Pools and Tamworth will now face off for a place in the fourth round of the FA Trophy on Tuesday night.

New date for Trophy clash confirmed after postponement

Lennie Lawrence is expected to make changes for Saturday's clash with Tamworth as Pools begin their FA Trophy campaign. Here's a look at how they could line up.

How Pools could line up in FA Trophy clash with Tamworth

Lawrence has made just a handful of alterations to his side during his eight games in charge but is planning on making changes ahead of this weekend's FA Trophy clash.

Lawrence plans to make changes for FA Trophy clash

10 things to look out for as Pools kick off their FA Trophy campaign against Tamworth.

10 things to look out for as Pools prepare to begin FA Trophy campaign

The Irish midfielder has missed the last two games after limping off late on in the remarkable win over Solihull Moors last month.

Greg Sloggett injury latest

Lennie Lawrence insists there will be no "messing about" when Pools host Tamworth in the FA Trophy next month.

Pools boss pleased with home draw in FA Trophy

Pools were dumped out in the fourth round last season but the FA Trophy offers a realistic route to Wembley.

Home draw for Pools in FA Trophy third round

Campbell had a fruitless loan spell at Victoria Park back in 2014 but has gone on to enjoy a successful career.

Campbell back at Pools a "much better player" than he was 10 years ago

Hunter became new manager Darren Sarll's second summer signing earlier this month.

Hunter tipped for success after swapping the Shay for the Suit Direct

David Ferguson has backed teenager Louis Stephenson to have a bright future after he impressed over the Easter weekend.

Ferguson backs teenage full-back to have a bright future

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