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Youngsters at Peterlee Cricket Club with new equipment.

Cricket club bowled over by charity's first donation

Pools - including manager Nicky Featherstone, but also new owner Landon Smith - must now be prepared to answer a whole host of difficult questions in the wake of Tuesday's humiliating 7-0 defeat at the hands of Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools faced with uncomfortable questions in wake of seven-goal Stones mauling

The Pools boss has called on his side to stick together following their heaviest defeat since 1994 against Wealdstone on Tuesday night, which Featherstone admitted he "didn't see coming at all". Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone calls on Pools to stick together after heaviest defeat since 1994

Frontman Alex Reid, who bagged a match-winning brace during last week's dramatic victory over relegation-threatened Morecambe, scored 16 National League goals in 30 games during a productive spell on loan at Wealdstone last season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United unchanged ahead of all-important Wealdstone clash

Sarll, who ranks among the most controversial managers in Hartlepool United's recent history, has been appointed technical director and head of coaching at Canadian side Kamloops United FC. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools boss back in football after being appointed to "exciting" new role

Jameson, who made 20 appearances for Pools during a challenging loan spell in the 2023/24 season, is not set for a surprise return to Victoria Park despite recent transfer speculation. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools goalkeeper not in line for Victoria Park return despite speculation

BBC Radio Leeds presenter Katherine Hannah, who has covered Grayson during his time in charge of Leeds, Huddersfield and Bradford, has backed the new Pools boss to be adaptable when it comes to style of play next season. Picture by Lewis Storey/Getty Images.

Grayson hailed as "good manager" and "canny" operator

John Askey, Graeme Lee and Kevin Phillips have all been touted as potential candidates to replace Chris Millington at Halifax Town following his resignation at the end of the season. Picture by Chris Nutton/FC Halifax Town.

Three former Pools bosses linked with National League manager's job

The defender, who made 45 appearances this season, has played under 13 different managers since he first signed for the club in the summer of 2020. Picture by Frank Reid.

Defender "used" to managerial merry-go-round at Pools

Hartlepool United's contract situation assessed as takeover drags on

There could still be more twists and turns to come for Hartlepool United even after the final whistle blew on another challenging season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Drama rumbles on at Hartlepool United even after final ball has been kicked

Pools will be hoping to put last weekend's humiliating 5-1 defeat against Rochdale behind them when they host promotion contenders Forest Green Rovers on Monday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick hoping to galvanize Pools as they look to put Dale drubbing behind them

The Pools head coach admits his side are preparing for a "different" end to the season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick unsure on retained list as Pools prepare for "different" end to season

Parkes, who has been one of his side's best performers this season, has refused to blame instability in the dugout or off-field uncertainty as another challenging campaign draws to a close. Picture by Frank Reid.

No excuses from Parkes as challenging season draws to close

Pools have made six different managerial appointments since Dieseruvwe, who has scored 40 goals in 82 appearances, signed for the club in the summer of 2023. Picture by Frank Reid.

Dieseruvwe reflects on changes in dugout as tumultuous season draws to close

Despite scoring an impressive 15 goals, there is a sense that this season has been a frustrating one for the talismanic frontman. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach hails Dieseruvwe's impact following 15th goal of the season
Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick has hailed Mani Dieseruvwe as a "winner" after he scored his 15th goal of the season in Saturday's victory over relegated Ebbsfleet.
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Limbrick insists Pools are not thinking beyond Saturday's visit of relegated Ebbsfleet, when his side will attempt to win for the third game in a row for the first time since the opening weeks of last season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach discusses targets for rest of season

The fleet-footed winger, who made four appearances for Pools last season, has re-signed for Chorley on loan. Picture by Stephen Pond/Getty Images.

Former Pools winger makes loan move to play-off chasers

Anthony Limbrick's promotion to the top job at the beginning of last month seems to have helped bring the best out of Louis Stephenson, who has started the last two games and looks to be growing in confidence. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach heaps praise on impressive teenage defender

The defender has endured a challenging campaign but produced a determined display during the weekend's draw with Solihull Moors and looks set for a run in the side following an injury to Dan Dodds. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick delighted with defender's determined display against Solihull

The youngster has responded well since his glaring miss in the goalless draw with Maidenhead last month and produced an assured performance against Solihull Moors on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Stephenson discusses putting Maidenhead miss behind him

The teenage defender is beginning to thrive after being brought back into the fold by new head coach Anthony Limbrick. Picture by Frank Reid.

Defender hails new head coach's "massive" impact on confidence

The popular teenager looks set for a run in the first team following an injury to Dan Dodds and an impressive showing against Solihull Moors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Teenager targeting a run in Pools side after impressing against Solihull

Joe Grey and Mani Dieseruvwe started up front together for the first time in 2025 last week and Anthony Limbrick has backed them to reignite their prolific partnership. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick backs Grey and Dieseruvwe to reignite prolific partnership

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

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

A win for Pools on Saturday has the potential to inflict a major blow on rivals York's National League title hopes. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Can Pools salvage some pride with win over title-chasing York?
There might well still be 12 games to go in the 2024/25 National League season for Hartlepool United, but to all intents and purposes another miserable campaign is all but over for Pools.
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Former Hartlepool United star Tommy Miller.

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

The Pools head coach has inherited a squad largely assembled by outspoken former manager Darren Sarll, who focused his recruitment on physicality, reliability and robustness. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick discusses challenge of inheriting squad assembled by previous managers

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

In Anthony Limbrick, Pools have an ambitious, charismatic and determined head coach - but the club must show faith in the Australian to avoid a repeat of previous failings. Picture by Frank Reid.

Have Pools made enough progress in the last 12 months?

Anthony Limbrick and Lennie Lawrence have swapped places in the Pools dugout after the veteran manager announced he was stepping down in favour of the former Woking boss. Picture by Frank Reid.

Will Pools strengthen further as Limbrick takes charge?

Experienced frontman Gary Madine has scored five goals in his last five games as Pools have edged towards the play-off places following a revival of their fortunes under Lennie Lawrence. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United's half season review as Pools prepare for play-off push

Limbrick was delighted after Pools came through a difficult week with an impressive seven points to close in on the National League play-offs.

New head coach pleased with another positive week

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

Pools have now won three and drawn three of Lennie Lawrence's first seven games in charge.

Lawrence pleased with side's spirit after Pools beat Fylde

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

Charman has been in fine form of late and produced three assists from the right flank as Pools beat Solihull Moors on Saturday.

Charman admits he doesn't mind where he plays after impressing from the right

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

Pools have taken five points from three games under Lennie Lawrence and have started to close the gap to the National League play-off places.

Are resurgent Pools play-off contenders?

Dieseruvwe, who has scored six goals in his last five games, is confident he can get close to last season's impressive total of 25 goals in all competitions.

Mani D confident he can get close to last season's impressive goals total

Lawrence will remain in caretaker charge until Pools appoint Darren Sarll's successor and has challenged the new man to get more out of the current squad.

Lawrence wants next Pools boss to get more out of current squad

Lawrence believes a run of wins will put Pools firmly back in the promotion picture.

Interim boss believes Pools can still mount play-off push

The 76-year-old Lennie Lawrence will pit his wits against Maidenhead boss Alan Devonshire, who is 68, as he takes caretaker charge of Pools this weekend.

Lawrence calls for patience as Pools hunt for Sarll's successor

Darren Sarll has left Hartlepool United following a run of one win in seven matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

Darren Sarll's tumultuous tenure assessed

The versatile attacker has fond memories of the FA Cup and scored the winning goal as Pools beat Blackpool to set up a fourth round trip to Crystal Palace in 2022.

Grey discusses his versatility as he bids to produce more FA Cup heroics

Lawrence, who led Middlesbrough to the Premier League, has joined Sarll in the dugout with increasing regularity in recent weeks.

Lawrence "has a right" to decide when he joins Sarll in Pools dugout

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

Mani Dieseruvwe scored six goals in pre-season but has bagged just one in seven since the new campaign began.

Should Pools start two up top in bid to solve goalscoring problems?

Sarll was delighted with the support of the home fans inside the Prestige Group Stadium.

Sarll hails "incredible" home support

Pools kept just four clean sheets last season but secured a shutout on the opening day of the new campaign. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sarll insists solid defensive foundations will underpin potential success

Hartlepool United's squad assessed ahead of the 2024/25 National League season.

Pools squad assessed ahead of new National League season

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