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New Hartlepool United signing Sam Lavelle.

Pete Wild verdict on new Hartlepool United signings

Fabio Carvalho of Brentford shoots as Sam Lavelle of Grimsby Town challenges.

Hartlepool United transfer news: Pete Wild makes signing no3

Hartlepool United head coach, Pete Wild.

Pete Wild's career win rate compared to 15 former Pools managers

Hartlepool United youngster Campbell Darcy during his loan spell at Spennymoor Town (photo Tyler Lopes).

Defender returns as West Bromwich Albion midfielder linked on loan

Grimsby Town manager David Artell.

Former Hartlepool United loan signing joins League Two club

The young frontman was on target as Pools edged past bottom club Truro at the weekend to keep their slim play-off hopes alive. Picture by Frank Reid.

Caton hoping goals can inspire Pools to play-offs

Nicky Featherstone has backed the Accrington Stanley loanee to make a big impact at Pools after he marked his debut with a goal against title-chasing York last week. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss backs attacker to make big impact at Pools

MP Jonathan Brash is backing the 3Up football campaign.

Town MP promotes 3Up football campaign

The Pools boss said he is "100 per cent" in favour of the National League's '3UP' campaign. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone has his say on National League's '3UP' campaign

The young defender, who has featured for parent club Hull City's under-18 and under-21 sides, arrives on a one-month work experience loan. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United sign teenage Championship defender on loan

Pools have completed the loan signing of Accrington Stanley attacker Charlie Caton, who arrives on a deal until the end of the season. Picture by Ed Sykes/Getty Images.

Hartlepool United announce loan signing of League Two attacker

Tamworth boss Andy Peaks said he hoped new signing Michael Reindorf would provide "that extra spark in the final third" ahead of this weekend's visit of Hartlepool United. Picture by Henry Nicholls/Getty Images.

Tamworth sign League One striker on loan ahead of visit of Hartlepool United

The 32-year-old made 51 appearances during his one season at Victoria Park and has since won promotions with Stockport and Bradford. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Hartlepool United defender completes loan move to League One strugglers

Gavan Holohan of Grimsby Town controls the ball during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Southampton and Grimsby Town.

Holohan reveals chat with Featherstone that convinced him to re-join

The young goalkeeper kept a remarkable seven clean sheets in 13 games for Pools at the beginning of the season before being forced to return to parent club Hull in October following a serious injury. Picture by Phil Mingo/PPAUK.

Former Hartlepool United goalkeeper linked with move to League Two side

The talented young attacker, who scored six goals in 18 games during a blistering spell on loan at Pools last season, has been the subject of a rumoured £1million bid from Championship strugglers Blackburn Rovers. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Hartlepool United star linked with big money move to Championship side
Championship strugglers Blackburn Rovers have tabled a £1 million bid for former Hartlepool United attacker Reyes Cleary, according to reports.
Robbie Stelling

Simon Grayson, who was sacked by Pools in October after just 15 games at the helm, has emerged as one of the early favourites to land the vacant Bristol Rovers manager's job after the Gas dismissed Darrell Clarke at the weekend. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Ex-Hartlepool United boss emerges as one of favourites to land League Two job

Clarke, who made 136 appearances at Victoria Park in his playing days, has been sacked by League Two strugglers Bristol Rovers after a run of 10 successive defeats saw the Gas slide into the relegation zone. Picture by Getty Images.

Former Hartlepool United midfielder sacked by League Two strugglers

Don Goodman.

EFL expert has say on National League's 3Up promotion campaign

Although Grayson was only afforded five months and 15 matches at the helm of Pools, it was enough time for the 55-year-old to form a favourable impression of life in the National League and throw his weight behind the call for a third promotion place. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Former Pools boss throws support behind NL's 3UP campaign

The defender, who made 25 appearances for Pools in the 2016/17 season, is set to take time away from football after leaving League Two strugglers Shrewsbury. Picture by Pete Norton/Getty Images.

Former Pools defender to take time away from football after leaving L2 side

Pools will host League Two strugglers Accrington Stanley in the first round of the FA Cup if they can make it past Gainsborough Trinity in their four qualifying round replay on Tuesday night. Picture by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images.

Pools discover potential FA Cup first round opponents

Reid, who hailed manager Simon Grayson's calming influence on the Pools squad, thinks his new side can be "quietly confident" about their chances of challenging for promotion this season. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Frontman "quietly confident" about HUFC's promotion prospects

Besart Topallaj

HUFC summer signing Besart Topallaj on start to season & teammates

The highly rated Newcastle midfielder, who featured 16 times for Pools during the 2021/22 campaign, has completed a season-long loan move to League One side Leyton Orient. Picture by Michael Regan/Getty Images.

Ex-Pools midfielder completes loan move to "first choice" destination

The legendary Moore, who masterminded the club's 'great escape' from relegation in the 2014/15 season, has been diagnosed with blood cancer that has been described as "treatable but not curable". Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools legend diagnosed with blood cancer

Besart Topalloj, who became the club's ninth summer signing after sealing a loan move from League Two Bromley, is relishing the prospect of playing at Victoria Park. Picture by Frank Reid.

New Hartlepool United loan signing relishing playing in front of Pools fans
New Hartlepool United signing Besart Topalloj is relishing the prospect of playing in front of the Pools fans next season.
Robbie Stelling

Pools have completed their ninth summer signing, welcoming versatile defender Besart Topalloj on loan from League Two side Bromley until January, with an option to make the move permanent. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools complete ninth summer signing as versatile defender arrives from L2 side

Pools had been linked with a surprise swoop for the Redcar-born midfielder, who has since opted to remain in the Football League with Tranmere Rovers. Picture by Tony Johnson.

Rumoured Pools transfer target completes League Two switch

Goodwin, who scored twice in 15 games for Pools, has signed on loan for League Two Colchester United. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

L2 side fend off competition from "most of League One" to sign former Pools man

The versatile attacker, who scored 13 goals in 64 games for Pools, has signed for League Two newcomers Oldham after leaving Tranmere last month. Picture by Lewis Storey/Getty Images.

Former Pools attacker completes Football League move

Mancini, who was a popular figure at Victoria Park despite struggling with a number of serious injuries, sealed a move to fellow National League side Rochdale earlier in the week. Picture by Frank Reid.

Mancini reflects on time at Pools after sealing Dale switch

Pools have completed their fourth summer signing as experienced striker Danny Johnson joins following a spell with League Two Walsall. Picture by Tim Thursfield.

Pools complete fourth summer signing as experienced striker returns

Walker, who made 123 appearances for Pools at the beginning of his career, has returned for a second spell and becomes new manager Simon Grayson's first summer signing. Picture by James Holyoak.

Pools complete first summer signing as former midfielder returns

Hartlepool United are believed to be closing in on a surprise move for Tranmere's Brad Walker, who came through the ranks at Pools and made 123 appearances at Victoria Park at the beginning of his career. Picture by James Holyoak.

Pools closing in on surprise move for versatile League Two midfielder

Popular former Pools midfielder Darrell Clarke, who was appointed Bristol Rovers manager in May, hailed Southam-Hales as a "genuinely brilliant character" after convincing the full-back to sign for the Gas. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools favourite hailed as "genuinely brilliant character" after L2 switch

Pools are believed to be closing in on a deal for former Accrington Stanley, Portsmouth and Bradford right-back Callum Johnson. Picture by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Pools believed to be closing in on deal for experienced League Two right-back

Young, who came through the ranks at Pools and made 10 appearances after returning on loan last season, has signed for League Two Bristol Rovers. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools goalkeeper signs for League Two side

Cotterill is set to be sacked despite losing just seven league games with Forest Green last season. Picture by Dan Istitene/Getty Images.

One of Pools' NL rivals set to make surprise change in the dugout

League Two side Harrogate Town are believed to have joined the race to sign Pools striker Mani Dieseruvwe, who is out of contract this summer. Picture by Frank Reid.

League Two side join the race to sign Mani Dieseruvwe

Newport have escaped a transfer ban after failing to pay Jamie Miley's wages on time while the midfielder was on loan in South Wales from Newcastle. Picture by Frank Reid.

Exiles escape transfer ban after late payment of Miley's wages during loan spell

The inimitable Mike Fondop, who scored 18 goals in 50 games last term, is one of 15 players to have been offered new deals by National League promotion winners Oldham Athletic. Picture by Frank Reid.

League Two new boys make decisions on futures of four ex-Pools stars

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

Hawkes scored 13 goals in 64 games for Pools before signing for Sunderland in 2020. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools attacker leaves League Two side "to pursue opportunities elsewhere"

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

The National League's 3UP campaign is continuing to gather pace in the wake of Sunday's remarkable play-off final after York owner Julie-Anne Uggla penned an explosive open letter. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools, York, Oldham and Southend throw support behind NL 3UP campaign

Cass made 35 appearances during a successful loan spell at Pools as he helped Dave Challinor's side win promotion back to the Football League in 2021. Picture by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Former Pools promotion winner makes League Two switch

Mike Fondop, Mark Kitching and Reagan Ogle all started at Wembley as Oldham won promotion back to the Football League following a remarkable National League play-off final. Picture by Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Three former Pools players win promotion following thrilling play-off final

The former Pools defender, who made 41 appearances at Victoria Park, is one of eight players to have been released by League Two promotion winners Port Vale. Picture by Alex Livesey/Getty Images.

Former Pools defender among eight players released by League Two side

Cleary, who scored six goals in 20 games during a blistering loan spell at Pools, has been offered a new contract by parent club West Brom. Picture by Frank Reid.

Cleary's West Brom future revealed after Baggies publish retained list

Harrison, who made two appearances during a fleeting loan spell at Pools in 2016, is one of three players to have been released by League Two side MK Dons. Picture by Pete Norton/Getty Images.

Former Pools frontman one of three players released by League Two side

The midfielder, who scored 11 goals in 76 games for Pools, is on the hunt for a new club following his release by Morecambe. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools midfielder on the hunt for new club

Daly scored seven goals in 27 games for Pools, including five in four EFL Trophy outings. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools loan star released by League Two side

The former Mansfield, Carlisle and Northampton boss won seven of his 29 games in charge of Pools but admitted he was frustrated by the timing of his dismissal. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools boss reflects on relationship with owner Raj Singh

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