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The hardworking midfielder has been ruled out for at least three months following knee ligament and cartilage damage.

Hunter set to miss at least three months

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Smith, a hugely popular member of the Pools dressing room, kept a clean sheet on his first start for the club after being preferred to Brad Young.

Sarll admits decision to prefer Smith to Young in goal was "wafer thin"

The Irishman is confident Pools will come good despite an indifferent start to the new season.

Sloggett confident Pools will come good despite stuttering start

The Pools boss is still hoping to add one more new face to his squad.

Sarll hoping to add one more new face to his squad

Sarll's contentious decision to replace last season's top scorer Mani Dieseruvwe was met with a smattering of boos.

Sarll hints at reluctance to change shape despite recent lack of goals

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43 fan-tastic photos of passionate Poolies during Halifax stalemate

The Pools boss was unphased after some supporters booed his decision to substitute talismanic frontman Mani Dieseruvwe.

Sarll unfazed by smattering of boos following decision to substitute Mani D

How Pools could line up as Darren Sarll's side prepare to host Halifax.

How Pools could line up against Halifax as hunt for first home win continues

The midfielder scored the winner on his debut in Somerset and is relishing the prospect of making his competitive bow at Victoria Park this weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hunter relishing the prospect of making home debut ahead of visit of Southend

Dieseruvwe scored 25 goals last season but Pools have not yet received any bids for their talismanic frontman.

No bids for Mani Dieseruvwe so far

Ben Clark, who coached Hunter at Gateshead, thinks Sarll's second summer signing's versatility will help him be a success at the Suit Direct.

"A top lad, one of the best trainers, strong in the tackle and good on the ball"

The 26-year-old arrives at Pools with a reputation for reliability, hard work, tenacity and composure in possession.

What can Pools fans expect from new recruit Jack Hunter?

Rumours are swirling that suggest Pools could be set to land their first signing of the summer.

Is Sarll's patience set to pay off for the first time this summer?

New Hartlepool United manager Darren Sarll's call for patience in last week's summer update was met with a mixed reaction from Pools fans - but it looks like he could be set to land his first summer signing.

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Five things we know about rumoured Hartlepool United transfer target Jack Hunter.

Five things we know about rumoured Hartlepool United transfer target Jack Hunter

The defender is closing in on 200 Pools appearances and signed a new deal last week.

"I didn't play 193 times over four years just out of coincidence"

The new Pools boss is determined to keep hold of Mani Dieseruvwe and Joe Grey this summer.

Sarll says it is "fundamentally important" to keep hold of two top scorers

Kevin Phillips has left Pools after just three months in charge.

Kevin Phillips leaves Pools following the end of his contract

Mani D isn't feeling any extra pressure despite establishing himself as Pools' main man this season, scoring 23 goals in all competitions.

Mani D relishing reputation as main man after hitting hallowed 20-goal milestone

Dieseruvwe scored his 21st league goal of the season in Saturday's 2-0 win over Aldershot.

"He's pivotal to this football club and he's proven that this season"

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

Dieseruvwe has, unsurprisingly, appeared well-equipped to adapt to Pools' slightly more direct approach over the last couple of games.

Striker relishes slightly more direct approach after battling Easter weekend

Mani Dieseruvwe scored his 20th goal of the season from the spot against former club Halifax last week.

Striker admits "sweet moment" after scoring landmark goal against former side

The Pools frontman insists he is planning for next season in the North East despite the likelihood of interest from elsewhere this summer.

"I came to this football club to help get it back to where it belongs"

Louis Stephenson is in line for another start after his man-of-the-match performance against Halifax.

Who comes in and who misses out? Predicted XI for Rochdale trip

Hartlepool United are looking to build on Friday’s impressive win over Halifax ahead of a trip to Rochdale – here’s how Pools could line up.

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Hartlepool United fans display a banner in support of the UK steel industry at the Suit Direct Stadium on Good Friday.

Football fans back steel campaign

Louis Stephenson put in a man-of-the-match performance on his return to the side.

Stephenson says first start in over a month was worth the wait

Halifax boss Chris Millington felt his side were denied two "clear, stonewall" penalties, one of which was for a handball appeal against Tom Crawford.

Halifax boss says his side were denied two "clear, stonewall" penalties

Hartlepool United fans in the North West Corner photographed during the 1-0 victory over F C Halifax. Picture by FRANK REID

19 fan photos from Pools' victory over Halifax

Dieseruvwe became just the fourth Pools player in 50 years to score 20 league goals in a single season when he rifled in the winner with an unstoppable spot-kick against his former club.

"I didn't watch it, I couldn't watch"

Mani Dieseruvwe scored his 20th league goal from the spot as Pools beat Halifax 1-0.

Player ratings as Pools bounce back against Halifax, including one 9 and four 8s

Teenage full-back Louis Stephenson put in a man-of-the-match performance during a much-needed win over Halifax.

Stephenson is living teenage dream after man-of-the-match display

Kevin Phillips was delighted with his side's response as Pools bounced back from shipping seven at Gateshead to edge past in-form Halifax.

Phillips never doubted squad's spirit and desire as Pools bounce back

Hartlepool United look to put derby day drubbing behind them with visit of in-form Halifax

Predicted XI as Pools look to put Gateshead horror show behind them

A change in shape should suit Tom Parkes and Luke Waterfall after the pair struggled to adapt to the back five.

Pools boss admits plans for a change in shape

The Pools skipper said his side must start well against Halifax and begin putting the memories of their mauling at Gateshead behind them.

"We owe it to ourselves and the fans to show what it means to us"

Pools suffered their worst defeat in 28 years in midweek, shipping six second half goals in a 7-1 hammering by local rivals Gateshead.

Phillips demands a reaction as Pools prepare to welcome Halifax

Hartlepool United boss Kevin Phillips said Tuesday's hammering at the hands of local rivals Gateshead was unacceptable but has backed his side to respond on Friday.

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John Askey acknowledged the pressure growing at Hartlepool United after their National League defeat to FC Halifax Town.

John Askey's verdict as pressure increases on Pools

Hartlepool United face FC Halifax Town at the Shay.

Hartlepool United starting XI to face Halifax

Hartlepool United face Halifax Town in the National League.

Pools must rediscover 'successful' traits as National League campaign rolls on

Hartlepool United travel to the Shay to take on FC Halifax Town in the National League. (Photo by Daniel Smith/Getty Images)

Halifax v Hartlepool: The inside track on the Shaymen

Some of the birthday merchandise.

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Police are investigating after three men were stabbed in Halifax

Murder investigation launched after 3 men stabbed

Pedestrians walk past a branch of a NatWest bank in London.

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Emmanuel Dieseruvwe has made an excellent start to life at Hartlepool United having picked up the National League player of the month award. Picture by FRANK REID

Askey praises key striker for award

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, who spent time with Grimsby Town, is settling in well with Hartlepool United following his summer move from FC Halifax Town. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

New striker settling in well with HUFC

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Emmanuel Dieseruvwe of Grimsby Town celebrates after their sides victory during the Vanarama National League Final match between Solihull Moors and Grimsby Town at London Stadium on June 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Hartlepool United confirm striker arrival

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland have all announced more closures coming this year

Lloyds, Halifax & Bank of Scotland to close 53 more branches

Tejay Fletcher, 35, pleaded guilty to running the iSpoof website

Fraudster jailed for running multimillion-pound scam website in UK

Ed Sheeran addresses rumours he turned down King Charles Coronation Concert as fans ‘disappointed’ at absence

Ed Sheeran addresses rumours he turned down Coronation Concert

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