Kevin Phillips

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

The skipper is bidding to add a third National League promotion to his impressive C.V. Picture by Frank Reid.

Skipper thinks Pools are better placed for success this season

The new Pools boss is set to take charge of his first competitive game this weekend and promises that his side will give everything this season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sarll promises that his side will "die trying" ahead of new season

The forward feels well-suited to Sarll's style of play. Picture by Frank Reid.

Forward determined to thrive under new boss

Sarll was in the home dugout for the first time as Pools beat Sunderland under-21s 3-0 on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sarll delighted with warm welcome as he makes winning start at Victoria Park

Sarll admitted that only some of his squad had returned for pre-season in satisfactory condition but conceded that he was happy for his players to make the most of the summer break.

Sarll satisfied with the condition of "some" of his players

Pools are said to be in the hunt for former Gateshead frontman Adam Campbell, who won promotion to League One with Crawley last season.

Pools are daring to dream in pursuit of marquee signing

Former Pools promotion-winning defender Ben Clark has hailed Tom Parkes and Luke Waterfall as "outstanding".

Ben Clark hails central-defensive pair as "outstanding"

The controversial decision not to offer manager Kevin Phillips a new deal divided fans.

Pools promotion-winner "surprised" club didn't offer former teammate new deal

The former Fylde forward is working hard this summer in a bid to return in the best possible condition.

Hartlepool United summer signing going "all-out" in the off-season

Darren Sarll's robust style and bullish approach could make him the perfect fit for Pools.

Why Sarll's blood and thunder approach could make him the perfect fit for Pools

A lack of match fitness meant Dickenson struggled to make much of an impact in the North East, with the wideman reduced to just six appearances.

Former Pools loanee joins Scottish side Queen of the South after Oldham release

The former Pools boss told William Hill's No Tippy Tappy Football podcast that he was shocked and surprised by his controversial exit.

Kevin Phillips tells Big Sam he was surprised by Hartlepool exit

Former Hartlepool United manager Kevin Phillips told William Hill's No Tippy Tappy Football podcast that "nothing surprises me in football" but that he wasn't prepared for his controversial Pools exit.

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Barron believes now is the "right time" for his former teammate and close friend Antony Sweeney to seek out a new challenge.

Micky Barron feels it is the "right time" for former teammate to leave Pools

Hartlepool United legend Micky Barron admitted he was "really shocked" by the departure of Kevin Phillips.

Pools legend admits he was "really shocked" by Kevin Phillips' departure

New boss Darren Sarll has already stressed the importance of getting his recruitment right and has a proven track record of leading sides to success in his first season in charge.

There's no need to panic at Pools despite a slow start to the summer

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"

Everything we know about new Pools boss Darren Sarll so far as he approaches a month in the job.

Everything we know about new Pools boss Darren Sarll so far

Kevin Phillips has had his say following his controversial exit last month.

Phillips claims contract offer was rescinded following "one minute phone call"

10 things we learned after former Hartlepool United manager Kevin Phillips appeared on the Undr The Cosh podcast.

10 things we learned as Kevin Phillips discusses Pools exit on podcast

The defender is determined to keep on improving ahead of his 30th birthday next month.

Experienced defender vows to show Pools fans the "real Fergie"

Ferguson has both roots in the North East and a long-standing connection with Pools.

Pools stalwart keen to focus on relationship with fanbase

Sarll, whose wife is from Newcastle, says getting to know the North East is among his top priorities after taking charge.

"I've got to be the biggest Hartlepool United supporter in the next few years"

New Pools assistant Carl Dickinson played under Darren Sarll at Yeovil.

New Pools assistant is relishing the chance to reunite with Darren Sarll

Former Stoke, Watford, Port Vale and Yeovil defender Carl Dickinson admitted he was "over the moon" after being appointed Hartlepool United's assistant manager.

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The new man in the Pools hotseat wants to ensure his side can match their opponents athletically and in terms of fitness next season.

Darren Sarll wants his new side to be fitter and faster next season

Sarll is encouraging supporters to be optimistic ahead of next season.

New Pools boss hoping to mastermind a play-off push next season

It's been an emotional ride for Hartlepool United fans so far this season.

Do you feature in our best Pools fans pictures from a difficult 2023/24 season?

Former Hartlepool United boss Kevin Phillips during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Boreham Wood on February 17. Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News).

Phillips reacts to his Pools departure

Nine days that defined another dramatic season.

It's never dull at Hartlepool United: nine days that defined the season

The new man in the dugout is confident the fanbase can be a big asset next season.

"This fanbase can draw this football team, this town, so far over that line"

The new Pools boss has said that "everything is about recruitment" after taking charge at the Suit Direct Stadium.

New Pools boss determined to get recruitment right this summer

The new Pools boss is promising an open and honest approach.

"What I've got to try and build is a winning dressing room"

Here are six out the last 11 permanent Hartlepool United managers. How many of them can you name?

How Phillips compares to the 10 previous permanent managers as Pools boss leaves

The new Pools boss is relishing the challenge after his appointment was announced on Saturday morning.

"The opportunity and the challenge is a great one, an absolute great one"

Darren Sarll has replaced the departing Kevin Phillips.

Analysis and reaction as Kevin Phillips leaves Pools and Darren Sarll takes over

Darren Sarll has been appointed as the club's new manager following the departure of Kevin Phillips.

Former Woking boss Darren Sarll appointed new Pools manager

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

Kevin Phillips leaves Pools following the end of his contract

The 20-year-old finished the season with 13 goals, seven of which were scored after Kevin Phillips took over.

Sweeney hails Joe Grey as a "massive player" for Pools

Kevin Phillips is determined to keep hold of Mani Dieseruvwe this summer after the striker finished the season on 25 goals.

"He's a player that we need to keep at this football club"

Kevin Phillips is determined to keep hold of Mani Dieseruvwe this summer after the striker finished the season on 25 goals.

"He's a player that we need to keep at this football club"

Pools are set for a busy summer, with questions marks remaining over the future of a number of players.

The verdict on who is set to stay at Pools and who is likely to leave

The Pools boss has warned that his players should expect a gruelling pre-season when they return in June.

Phillips challenges squad to return in good shape ahead of "tough" pre-season

David Ferguson faced up to the travelling fans after Gateshead put seven past Pools last month.

Pools will have chance for revenge after Gateshead barred from play-offs

Sweeney thinks his side can still improve at the back after their vulnerabilities were exposed by relegated Dorking.

"I think it's nailed on that there will be additions in defensive areas"

Phillips has warned that supporters may need to be patient this summer.

"It won't be one of those where eight or nine players rock up in the first week"

Between them, Joe Grey and Mani Dieseruvwe have contributed more than half their side's goals.

Sweeney delighted with "double threat" of Mani D and Joe Grey

Phillips said he'd like to make the most of his links with Sunderland as well as building relationships with other big sides in the area.

Phillips would "love to build" relationship between Pools and Sunderland

Jameson commanded his area well and made a string of excellent saves in Surrey.

Sweeney hails "excellent" Jameson after goalkeeper's loan spell comes to an end

Mani D thinks Pools are capable of pushing for promotion next season.

"The foundation is there and it's up to us to go on and be successful"

The teenager impressed from the bench last week but will miss Saturday's trip to Dorking.

Heartbreak for Mr Darcy as teenager ruled out of trip to Dorking

Phillips said supporters can expect the retained list next week.

Pools boss provides an update as to when supporters should expect retained list

Kevin Phillips has challenged his side to end the season on a high.

"I want the fans to go away for the summer with some hope"