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Kazenga LuaLua, who made seven appearances for Pools during a fleeting spell last season, as well as Archie Mair and Josh Harrop, who both spent time on trial at Victoria Park earlier this summer, are taking part in week seven of the PFA's pre-season training camp.

Several former Pools players training with PFA in bid to find new clubs

Archie Mair, who has been on trial at Victoria Park this summer, is set to take part in week six of the PFA's pre-season training camp, leading to speculation that Pools have decided not to offer the goalkeeper a contract. Picture by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images.

Ex-Pools players set to take part in PFA pre-season - including two trialists

Pools are set to be reunited with Eastleigh's Chris Maguire following a bizarre spell in the North East in 2022

Pools set to face off with familiar foe this weekend

Hartlepool United defender Jamie Sterry continues to do plenty of work within the local community. (Photo: Chris Donnelly | MI News)

Jamie Sterry acknowledged with community award

Josh Umerah has struggled with injury and illness at times in recent weeks. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Joe Ramage: Is Josh Umerah suffering from HUFC burnout?

Josh Umerah made his Hartlepool United return against Northampton Town. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Josh Umerah update after goal scoring return for Pools

Josh Umerah missed Hartlepool United's draw with Walsall. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News)

Josh Umerah absence explained

Josh Umerah has taken on board advice from Hartlepool United manager Keith Curle. (Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi | MI News)

Keith Curle praises Josh Umerah for PFA award

Josh Umerah has been named PFA fans' player of the month for January after three goals in five league games. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Josh Umerah scoops PFA fan award

Chris Maguire is free to make his return to football. Picture by FRANK REID

Keith Curle issues Chris Maguire update

Former Sunderland forward Chris Maguire

Chris Maguire serves suspension after FA confirm results of betting hearing

Chris Maguire's situation was again a talking point at Hartlepool United's fan forum event. Picture by FRANK REID

Chris Maguire contract 'off the table'

Graeme Lee has faith in Hartlepool United striker Omar Bogle despite recent blip in front of goal. Picture by FRANK REID

Graeme Lee has faith in Hartlepool United striker despite recent blip

Omar Bogle has made a strong start to his Hartlepool United career. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Omar Bogle nominated for PFA player of the month award

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing playing for Cardiff City.

Mendez-Laing reacts after reason for Cardiff sacking is explained

EFL match ball. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

EFL set to introduce regular Covid testing amid spiralling match postponements
The EFL is set to introduce twice-weekly Covid testing for clubs in the Championship, League One, and League Two.
Jason Jones

Former Sunderland and Hartlepool United defender Darren Williams.

Ex-Pools defender opens up about mental health

Sunderland chairman Stewart Donald.

Premier League announce £125million funding package to help EFL and National Lea...

The Riverside Stadium.

Boro furlough number of non-playing staff

Football is suspended until April 30 at the earliest.

Crunch talks over player wages will drag into another 48-hours

Premier League and EFL further suspend football matches until April 30

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Joleon Lescott warms up during the Sunderland and Tottenham game on Tuesday night.

Joleon Lescott: No-brainer to join up with Sunderland boss David Moyes again

Former Sunderland chief executive Margaret Byrne

Margaret Byrne: 'It was a serious error of judgement and I accept full responsib...

Steve Harper has accused the PFA of failing players who have hung up their boots or are about to retire.

Sunderland keeper Steve Harper accuses PFA of failing players nearing end of the...

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