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Author Steve Chaytor with a copy of his new book outside Back of Beyond Books in Sedgefield where it is on sale.

Author charts highs and lows of footballer dad's life in new book

Hartlepool United boss Simon Grayson.

This is when Alex Reid is likely to return for Hartlepool United

Kitching, who was an integral part of the Oldham side that won promotion back to the Football League at the beginning of the month, has made an immediate return to the National League after signing for York. Picture by Ian Randall.

Former Pools defender signs for National League rivals

The versatile midfielder, who was among his side's outstanding performers last season, has signed a new two-year contract with Pools. Picture by Frank Reid.

Popular Pools midfielder signs new contract after impressive debut campaign

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

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

HUFC writer Robbie Stelling on how National League is shaping up

The former Pools midfielder, who made 110 appearances at Victoria Park, is set to remain at Barnet following an impressive first season in North West London, scoring 12 goals in 34 games as the Bees lifted the National League title. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

National League champions trigger ex-Pools midfielder's contract extension

Shelton, who made 110 appearances for Pools and was part of the side that won promotion to the Football League in 2021, scored twice as Barnet secured the National League title on Saturday. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Pools promotion-winner scores twice as Barnet clinch National League title

The 27-year-old was handed his first start in a month-and-a-half on Good Friday, impressing as a makeshift wing-back as Pools fell to defeat against promotion-chasing Oldham. Picture by Frank Reid.

Charman reflects on challenging spell after impressive return to Pools side

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer rated the Pools players following defeat at Boundary Park. Do you agree with his marks?

Pools player ratings from Oldham defeat

The Pools head coach felt his side were beaten by the better team after their impressive recent run came to an end following defeat to promotion-chasing Oldham. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick admits Pools second best in Latics defeat

Luke Charman is set to make his first start since March 4, replacing the suspended Louis Stephenson at right-wing-back. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools make one change for Good Friday clash with Oldham

Here's how our Pools writer expects Anthony Limbrick's side to line up as they look to make a winning start to the Easter weekend against Oldham. What do you make of this team?

How Pools could line up against promotion-chasing Latics

Oldham boss Micky Mellon has challenged his side to exact revenge on Pools following their defeat at the Prestige Group Stadium on New Year's Day. Picture by Lewis Storey/Getty Images.

Oldham boss on the hunt for revenge ahead of Pools visit

Pools midfielder relishing prospect of Oldham return
Hartlepool United midfielder Nathan Sheron is relishing the prospect of returning to Oldham Athletic for the first time since he left in the summer when Pools make the trip to Boundary Park on Good Friday.
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Fondop failed to live up to his own big billing during a brief spell at Pools and left to sign for Oldham after 13 games without a goal. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach mindful of Fondop's threat ahead of Oldham clash

The Pools head coach has vowed to take the game to Oldham on Good Friday as his side look to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick vows to "attack" out of sorts Latics

Pools are looking to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches when they travel to play-off chasing Oldham on Good Friday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach previews trip to play-off chasing Oldham

Aerial views show the aftermath after three blazes broke out at March Haigh Reservoir in Marsden.

Moorland damage after raging wildfire revealed in drone video

Oldham have won just two of their last 12 National League games, leaving them 11 points clear of Pools with five games still to play. Picture by Getty Images.

Latics leave door open for Pools following second successive defeat

Abby McNicol was one of the four lucky winners who won the SPAR Frozen Fortune £10k prize

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The popular midfielder celebrated the birth of his second child on Thursday before playing the full 90 minutes as Pools edged past Halifax at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick full of praise for Sheron following memorable week for midfielder

The Halifax skipper, who has made almost 400 appearances for the West Yorkshire side, is not expected to feature again this season following an injury sustained during Saturday's defeat to Oldham. Picture by Cameron Smith/Getty Images.

Limbrick doesn't feel injury to Halifax skipper gives his side an edge

The former Mansfield, Tranmere and Grimsby winger had a brief spell on loan at Pools last season but an injury limited him to just a solitary appearance. Picture by Lewis Storey/Getty Images.

Former Pools winger joins National League side

Mancini is hoping he can finish the season strongly after recovering from a groin injury that kept him out for two-and-a-half months. Picture by Frank Reid.

Frenchman targets strong end to season after returning from groin injury

The mercurial midfielder impressed on his return from injury at the weekend having missed the last two-and-a-half months with a groin problem. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach hoping Mancini can spark his side back into life
Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick is hoping the return of popular midfielder Anthony Mancini can help spark his struggling side back into life.
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Victoria Quinlan, a dog groomer, was crowned Miss Manchester and will compete in Miss England beauty pageant.

I'm a dog-mad beauty queen. I want an end to cruel puppy farms

Pools are hoping that the talented Frenchman, who has missed the last two-and-a-half months with a groin injury, will be back in contention in time for this weekend's visit of Solihull Moors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Mancini back in contention for Moors visit

While York have one of the National's League's best home records and put five past Pools in the reverse fixture, the Minstermen have only won seven of their 16 games on the road so far this season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach hoping to capitalise on York's mixed away record

The Pools head coach is relishing the prospect of taking on title-chasing York this weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick looking forward to "interesting challenge" against Minstermen

York splashed out a rumoured £350,000 to sign frontman Josh Stones, who scored twice against Pools for Oldham last term, in January. Picture by Bernard Platt.

Pools head coach relishing the prospect of taking on big spenders York

Since taking charge of Altrincham in 2017, Parkinson has led the Robins from the Northern Premier League to the top end of the National League. Picture by George Wood/Getty Images.

Altrincham boss reveals what sort of test he expects from Pools trip

Jamie Miley, who scored a 96th minute equaliser on his Pools debut against Braintree, has been handed his first start ahead of Saturday's visit of Maidenhead in place of the suspended Nathan Sheron. Picture by Frank Reid.

Miley replaces suspended Sheron for Maidenhead clash

Pools head coach Anthony Limbrick knows that a successful next seven days could propel his side right into play-off contention. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick previews potentially decisive seven days

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The teams currently predicted to make the National League play-offs

Dodds had started the last four National League games but was dropped to the bench ahead of Saturday's trip to Braintree as Nathan Sheron lined up at right-back. Picture by Frank Reid.

Lawrence explains decision to drop Dodds for trip to Essex

Chilling footage shows how Kyle Camp carried out his 'reign of terror' across Greater Manchester - as he bragged about his stolen cars on social media.

CCTV shows burglar's reign of terror before bragging about stolen cars

Hartlepool United linked with transfer swoop for Championship forward

Smith, who made a series of heroic saves during Saturday's disappointing 1-1 draw with National League strugglers Wealdstone, is confident his side can still finish in the play-off places this season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools goalkeeper makes bold claim about his side's promotion hopes

Injured man rescued from snow-covered mountain

Dramatic moment injured man is rescued from snow-covered mountain

Lawrence has favoured a lone striker in 12 of his 13 games in charge so far but started both Mani Dieseruvwe and Gary Madine as Pools beat in-form Oldham last time out. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools boss weighs-up potential change of shape ahead of Wealdstone clash

Lennie Lawrence admitted a video that emerged earlier this week of a training ground bust-up was not acceptable but said he is confident it would not affect his side's preparations ahead of Saturday's trip to Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools boss reacts to training ground bust-up

Smith, who has made 11 appearances this season and looks set to establish himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper, has signed a new contract to keep him at the Prestige Group Stadium until the end of the 2025/26 campaign. Picture by Frank Reid.

Goalkeeper signs new contract

Luke Waterfall, who has captained both Lincoln and Grimsby to promotion from the National League, insists Pools don't fear Barnet despite their impressive home record. Picture by Frank Reid.

Skipper discusses why Pools don't fear Barnet

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer thinks Pools could line up in North London. Do you agree with his predictions?

Predicted XI as Pools prepare to travel to Barnet

Pools held Barnet to a goalless draw in November and Lawrence admits he's hoping his side can frustrate the Bees again this weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Lawrence reveals game plan as Pools prepare to visit The Hive

Lawrence has challenged his side to retain their recent consistency if Pools are to finish in the play-off places this season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Lawrence discusses ambitions for remainder of campaign

The talented Frenchman has started four of the last five games in all competitions and scored the winning goal against Oldham on New Year's Day. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools manager makes bold claim about Mancini's recent form

The versatile Nathan Sheron is the only Pools player to have started all 28 games so far this season.

Pools legend full of praise for versatile Sheron

The talented Frenchman produced a spellbinding performance on New Year's Day as Pools beat in-form Oldham Athletic.

Mancini hails Limbrick's influence on recent impressive form

Hartlepool United beat Oldham Athletic to boost their National League play-off hopes.

The six teams predicted to make the play-offs - are Pools included?

The Pools boss hailed Wednesday's statement win over in-form Oldham as one of his side's best performances of the season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools boss hails Oldham win as one of his side's best performances of the season

Sheron has started all 23 of his new side's games so far this season, completing 90 minutes 17 times.

Impressive midfielder is loving life at Pools

Sheron is the only Pools player to have started all 20 games so far this season.

Lawrence hails "vital" Sheron

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