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The former Pools loanee has sealed a "special" return to Luton, signing for the Hatters for a third time following their relegation to League One. Picture by Getty Images.

Former Pools man seals "special" return to League One side

Johnson scored five goals in 37 games for Pools and helped Wimbledon win promotion to League One last season. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools defender signs new contract with League Two promotion winners

York missed out on promotion to the Football League despite amassing 96 points during the regular season - 23 more than play-off winners Oldham. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

NL call for immediate introduction of third promotion place as 3UP gathers pace

Johnson scored five goals in 37 games for Pools and helped Wimbledon win promotion to League One last season. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools star in "advanced talks" over contract at League One new boys

Naismith, who made four appearances during a brief loan spell back at Pools in 2015 and has since turned out for the likes of Portsmouth, Wigan and Luton, is on the hunt for a new club following his release by Bristol City. Picture by Alex Pantling/Getty Images.

Former Pools loanee on the move following release from Championship side

We've taken a look at what's become of the famous Pools squad that came within a whisker of winning promotion to the Championship in 2005.

Where are they now? 20 years since Pools reached League One play-off final

Barron, who captained the Pools side on that fateful day 20 years ago, admits his memories from the play-off final at the Millennium Stadium are still "tinged with a little bit of sadness".

Barron's memories of 2005 play-off final "tinged with a little bit of sadness"

Just some of our photos from Hartlepool United's trip to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium to face Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-off final in 2005.

20 years since Hartlepool United's momentous League One play-off final

HUFC legend on 'huge potential' at Pools - and what needs to change

Memorable scenes from Hartlepool United's play-off clinching 2-2 draw at Bournemouth in 20025.

In pictures: 20 years since Pools reached the League One play offs

Southam-Hales made seven appearances on loan at Pools in the 2019/20 season before the campaign was curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Popular former Pools defender set for move from League One side

The defender impressed during a fleeting loan spell at Pools, making 10 appearances, but struggled with injuries during his three years at Northampton. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools loanee released by League One side

Just of the Hartlepool Mail's photos from 20 years ago as Hartlepool United reach the League One play-off final after defeating Tranmere Rovers on penalties.

20 years since dramatic Pools play-off victory

The popular former Pools boss has come under fire after criticising Stockport fans who left their League One play-off semi-final penalty shootout defeat before Ethan Galbraith's winning spot-kick. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Challinor under fire after criticising fans following Stockport's play-off exit

The former Pools full-back, who made two appearances during a fleeting loan spell in the North East, admitted he was "devastated" to be leaving League Two promotion winners Bradford City. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools defender leaves League Two promotion winners

The diminutive attacker has endured a challenging first season at the Prestige Group Stadium, scoring three times in 40 appearances in all competitions. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach reflects on "tough" season for Adam Campbell

Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick has been reflecting on a "tough" season for Adam Campbell.

Robbie Stelling

Darrell Clarke.

Ex-HUFC midfielder returns to management with League Two side

Molyneux, who made more than 100 appearances at the Prestige Group Stadium, has scored 18 goals for Doncaster this term and was named in the League Two team of the season. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Winger reflects after ex-Pools pair help Rovers clinch promotion

The 26-year-old, who scored nine goals in 16 games for Pools, has been crowned Stevenage's player of the season. Picture by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.

Former Pools loan star crowned League One side's player of the season

Tributes have been flooding in for Joe Thompson, who made more than 200 appearances for Saturday's opponents Rochdale, after his tragic death aged just 36 last week. Picture by Pete Norton/Getty Images.

Limbrick reflects on life of Rochdale legend Joe Thompson

The 23-year-old signs for Halifax having featured for Shrewsbury and Barnet earlier in the season. Picture by Jess Hornby/Getty Images.

Halifax sign former Shrewsbury goalkeeper ahead of Pools visit

The Pools legend is available again after leaving League One strugglers Crawley following the return of popular former boss Scott Lindsey. Picture by Alex Burstow/Getty Images.

Pools legend leaves League One side following return of popular former boss

The diminutive attacker won promotion to League One with Crawley last season but has found things difficult since signing for Pools in the summer and is at risk of losing his place in the side following the return of Anthony Mancini last week. Picture by Frank Reid.

Campbell "giving everything" to rediscover top form

A survey conducted by the Football Supporters' Association has revealed that 93 per cent of fans are in favour of the National League's 3UP campaign following the remarkable rise of sides like Hollywood-backed Wrexham. Picture by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Survey reveals 93 per cent of fans in favour of National League's 3UP campaign

Julie Herman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets.

Watch: Woman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets

Pools head coach Anthony Limbrick has added his support to the National League's '3UP' campaign. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach adds his support to National League's '3UP' campaign

Pools have signed versatile defender Jack Robinson following a spell with Carlisle, where he made 41 appearances and helped the Cumbrians win promotion to League One. Picture by Hartlepool United Football Club.

Pools sign versatile former Carlisle defender

Hartlepool United have signed versatile defender Jack Robinson.

Robbie Stelling

Campbell has missed the last two matches through injury but Lawrence is hoping he'll be available again when Pools host Woking later this month. Picture by Frank Reid.

Adam Campbell's potential return date revealed

Hartlepool United have had average gates of just over 3.500 so far this season.

The average crowds for every National League club this season

The former Pools promotion winner was hospitalised after suffering two strokes at the end of last month. Aldershot have since released a statement confirming he has returned home and is making "very good progress".

Barron's warm words for former teammate as he recovers from two strokes

Just four of our nostalgic images taken by Hartlepool Mail photographers in 2005.

21 pictures of life in Hartlepool back in 2005

Just some of our photographs chronicling life in Hartlepool during 2010.

Photo flashback to life in Hartlepool in 2010

Asiimwe has made five appearances since arriving on loan last month and Lawrence is hopeful parent club Charlton will extend his deal.

Interim boss "hopeful" Charlton will extend teenager's loan deal

The diminutive forward has failed to score in any of his first 10 Pools games but is confident he's beginning to adapt to Darren Sarll's style.

Campbell admits it has taken him time to adapt at Pools

The teenage defender can play in a variety of positions and already boasts considerable League One experience.

Pools sign versatile teenager on loan from Charlton

Sarll confirmed that Campbell has been playing through the pain of an Achilles problem.

Campbell set for injection following Achilles problem

The experienced forward will be looking to add a sixth promotion to his impressive C.V.

Pools fend off Football League competition to sign experienced frontman

Smith reunites with manager Darren Sarll after signing for Pools on a short term deal. Picture by Frank Reid.

New Pools goalkeeper determined to make his mark

Irish midfielder Greg Sloggett, most recently of Cheltenham Town, becomes Darren Sarll's fifth summer signing.

Irish midfielder Greg Sloggett becomes Sarll's fifth signing of the summer

Campbell scored seven goals in 48 appearances as Crawley won promotion to League one last season, despite starting the campaign as favourites to go down.

Campbell relishing the prospect of partnering Mani D next season

Baldwin played 85 times for Pools and commanded a £500,000 fee from Peterborough.

Pools stalwart Jack Baldwin becomes Northampton's fifth summer signing

Campbell's goals helped fire Gateshead to the National League North title in 2022 and he scored seven goals in 48 games last term as Crawley won an unlikely promotion to League One.

New Pools attacker hoping to put promotion-winning experience to good use

Holohan was a fan favourite during a successful three-year spell at Victoria Park, scoring 21 goals in 106 appearances.

Holohan signs for newly-promoted League One side Crawley

Campbell arrives at Victoria Park having scored eight goals in 48 games for Crawley as the West Sussex side won an unlikely promotion to League One.

Campbell relishes expectation after arriving at Pools with a big reputation

Sarll is still targetting support for Mani Dieseruvwe, a winger, another midfielder and at least one new goalkeeper.

Pools boss outlines four areas where his side still need to strengthen

The new man will be hoping he can add pace, intensity, hard work and, of course, goals to Darren Sarll's side.

What will Campbell add to Sarll's side?

The new boss is starting to find his feet following a "crazy", chaotic and controversial first week in the job.

Sarll starting to find his feet after "crazy" first week in the Pools hotseat

Darren Sarll has warned that this summer will define his new side's season.

"We get this wrong now, we get the season wrong"

Campbell arrives at the Suit Direct Stadium having helped Crawley win promotion to League One last season.

"I think it's going to be a successful time for the club"

Versatile frontman Adam Campbell joins after helping Crawley win promotion to League One last season.

Pools secure coup with signing of League Two promotion-winner Adam Campbell

Kemp, who scored nine goals in 16 games while on loan at Pools, has signed for League One outfit Stevenage.

Pools loan star lands League One move

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

Barron, pictured here with Adam Boyd, is urging anyone with symptoms to visit the doctor's and thanked fans for their "fantastic" response to the news.

"It's not easy to take the first step, but it's important. The support's there."

Clarke was an integral part of the Pools side that won promotion in 2003 and remains a hugely popular figure in the North East.

Popular former Poolie lands new management job

Byrne made more than 50 appearances in the North East after signing from Halifax ahead of a memorable first season back in League Two that saw Pools reach the fourth round of the FA Cup and the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy.

Former Pools defender signs for League Two heavyweights

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