League Two

New Hartlepool United loan signing Ciaran Brennan playing for parent club Sheffield Wednesday against Everton in the FA Cup in 2021.

Hartlepool United sign Championship player on loan

Ebbsfleet United manager Dennis Kutrieb was left with mixed emotions following a late draw with Hartlepool United. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

'Mixed emotions' for Ebbsfleet boss despite rescuing late draw

John Askey has outlined his Hartlepool United system and why it has been difficult to change his approach.

John Askey outlines Hartlepool's tactical difficulties

More than 36,000 fans have watched Hartlepool United home games so far this season.

How Pools' crowds compare to gates around League Two

John Askey has admitted Hartlepool United may have to change their approach to end their poor run of form.

Hartlepool v Rochdale: Preview

Hartlepool United chairman Raj Singh has delivered a further update on the sale of the club. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Raj Singh provides further Hartlepool United sale update

Hartlepool United's academy face Guiseley in the FA Youth Cup.

Pools academy set for Guiseley test

Former Hartlepool United defender Carl Magnay (left) is part of the interim staff at Gateshead following Mike Williamson's (right) departure. Credit Pete Norton/Getty Images and Charlie Waugh

National League side hit by manager exit

Ian McGuckin will take over from Andy Lowe as Hartlepool United's new academy manager. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Ian McGuckin handed HUFC academy reins

Clockwise from top left, Hartlepool celebrate promotion in 2007, Brian Clough becomes manager in 1965, a match ticket from the FA Cup clash with Manchester United in 1957 and Eifion Williams gives Pools the lead in the 2005 play-off final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

The history of Hartlepool United following club's relegation

Hartlepool United have average crowds of 4,466 this season.

Where Pools rank in a combined L2/NL crowd table

John Askey's squad looks much different to what it did for his first game in charge of Hartlepool United.

Where are they now? John Askey's first HUFC squad

Former Hartlepool United striker Luke Armstrong saw a move from Harrogate Town to Wrexham blocked on transfer deadline day. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Pools promotion winner endures dramatic deadline day

Dan Dodds will undergo a scan for a knee injury picked up in Hartlepool United's win over AFC Fylde. Picture by FRANK REID

Dan Dodds set for scan

John Askey has signed a new deal with Hartlepool United. Picture by FRANK REID

John Askey signs new deal with Hartlepool United

Kieran Wallace made his first appearance for Hartlepool United following his summer move from Mansfield Town in the win over Southend United. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools boss 'guarded' despite positive injury news
Kieran Wallace has had to wait to make his Hartlepool United debut after coming on as a late substitute in the win over Southend United.

Hartlepool United were beaten on their return to the National League.

Pools' new promotion odds after opening day defeat

Hartlepool United conceded three times against Barnet in their opening fixture of the National League season. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool's defensive struggles continued in Barnet defeat

Charlie Seaman completed a season-long loan move to Hartlepool United from Doncaster Rovers. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Charlie Seaman makes Pools bow

Antony Sweeney admits there were positives and negatives for Hartlepool United in their pre-season defeat to Harrogate Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools edged out in pre-season friendly

Graeme Lee has opened up on his time a manager with Hartlepool United when speaking to the Switch of Play podcast. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Graeme Lee opens up on HUFC tenure

Dan Kemp admits it was a good experience with Hartlepool United after completing a loan move to Swindon Town. (Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi | MI News)

Dan Kemp reflects on Hartlepool loan

Hartlepool United have received a number of offers for striker Josh Umerah. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Pools reject offers for key striker

The Hartlepool Mail has been banned from attending Hartlepool United home games.

Mail banned by Pools from home games

Middlesbrough midfielder Kamil Conteh in action for Gateshead where he enjoyed a successful loan spell ahead of a move to Grimsby Town. Picture by Charles Waugh

Middlesbrough youngster joins League Two side

Hayden Hackney has committed his future to Middlesbrough by agreeing a new deal with Michael Carrick's side. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough confirm key contract extension

Former Hartlepool United midfielder Bryn Morris has completed a move to League Two side Newport County. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Ex-Hartlepool loan midfielder completes League Two switch
Bryn Morris has joined League Two side Newport County following his Grimsby Town exit.

Hartlepool United players celebrate their promotion to the Football League after beating Torquay United on penalties.

Where are they now? The Pools players who won Football League promotion

Connor Jennings has rejoined former club Tranmere Rovers after his spell at Hartlepool United (Picture: Mark Fletcher | MI News & Sport).

Ex-Hartlepool United striker rejoins former club

Hartlepool United chairman Raj Singh has issued an update on the potential sale of the club. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Pools chairman issues potential sale update

John Askey has given his view on loan deals as Hartlepool United's summer recruitment plan continues. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

John Askey reveals loan deal stance

Former Hartlepool United loanee Clarke Oduor has completed a permanent move to Bradford City. (Credit: Tom West | MI News)

'Impressive spell' lands ex-Pools loanee League Two move

Sporting director Darren Kelly (left) and manager John Askey (right) are fronting Hartlepool United's summer recruitment. MI News & Sport

John Askey comments on sporting director importance

Striker Danny Johnson is amongst some of the headline names to be released by League Two clubs following the conclusion to the 2022-23 season. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

The complete League Two released player list

Hartlepool United will be looking to replicate their promotion success of 2021 when they return to the National League next season. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

HUFC's immediate return chances revealed

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn has signed a new two-year deal following a successful loan spell with Swindon Town. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Middlesbrough goalkeeper pens new two-year deal

Isaac Fletcher spent the second half of the 2021-22 campaign on loan at Hartlepool United from Middlesbrough. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Ex-Hartlepool United loan midfielder handed contract extension

Hartlepool United fans saw just five home wins all season.

Betfred study suggests Pools season-ticket holders didn't get value for money

Graeme Lee is back in management after taking over at Marske United. (Credit: James Holyoak | MI News)

Graeme Lee takes over at non-league club

Hartlepool United had 103,006 watch game last season.

Where Pools rank in a combined L2/NL table based on crowds this season

Dan Kemp has thanked Hartlepool United fans for their support during his loan spell. (Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi | MI News)

Dan Kemp thanks 'incredible' Hartlepool supporters

Hartlepool United had average games of over 4,500 in the 2023/23 League Two season.

How Pools' total crowds compared with the rest of League Two this season

Hartlepool United were relegated after using almost 40 players in League Two this season. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

HUFC player ratings average for 2022-23 campaign

Dave Challinor acknowledged a recent interview from Hartlepool United chairman Raj Singh. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Joe Ramage: Time for a line in the sand between HUFC and ex-boss

Hartlepool United picked up 25 points in the second half of the season. But 18 points won in the first half of the season was too little to claw back.

How the League Two table looked based only on 2023 results

Ben Killip returns to the Hartlepool United starting line-up for the final game of the season against Stockport County. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Hartlepool United starting line-up to face Stockport

Gavan Holohan scored Hartlepool United's first goal back in the EFL in 2021. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Where are the HUFC players who featured on EFL return?

Connor Jennings could line-up against his former club at Edgeley Park. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Is this how Pools will line-up against Stockport?

Tom Crawford returned to the Hartlepool United squad recently following a lengthy injury lay off this season. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Tom Crawford previews Stockport trip

John Askey has highlighted Hartlepool United's defeat at Newport County as a key fixture in the club's failed relegation run-in. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

John Askey's relegation regret

Hartlepool United travel to Edgeley Park to take on Stockport County in their final game of the season. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Pools' trip to Stockport to be broadcast live

Hartlepool United played their final game of the season at the Suit Direct Stadium. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

HUFC fan gallery: Barrow

John Askey gave his reaction after Hartlepool United's relegation from the Football League was confirmed. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

John Askey praises Hartlepool supporters after relegation is confirmed

Barrow's Ged Garner scores to give the away side the lead at Hartlepool United's Suit Direct Stadium on April 29.

Hartlepool United relegated to the National League

John Askey believes stranger things have happened as Hartlepool United bid to avoid relegation. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

John Askey: Stranger things have happened