Port Vale

Former Hartlepool United promotion winning defender Ryan Johnson has completed a move to AFC Wimbledon following his Stockport County release. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Promotion winning defender joins League Two side

Port Vale have parted company with ex-Hartlepool United midfielder Darrell Clarke as manager. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

League One club part company with ex-Hartlepool United midfielder

John Askey looks on during the FA Trophy Semi Final match between Bromley and York City at Hayes Lane on April 02, 2022 in Bromley, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

John Askey: The inside track on Hartlepool United's new manager

Hartlepool United have confirmed former Macclesfield Town, Shrewsbury Town, Port Vale and York City boss John Askey as their new manager. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Hartlepool United appoint John Askey

Hartlepool United are in negotiations with former defender Peter Hartley. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Pools in 'latter stages' of deal for defender

Keith Curle has revealed Hartlepool United have suffered a setback in the January transfer window. (Credit: Tom West | MI News)

Pools suffer transfer setback

There could be several ins and outs at Hartlepool United in the January transfer window. MI News & Sport Ltd

12 potential ins and outs at Hartlepool United

Mansfield Town were expected to finish the season second.

How the table would have finished IF supercomputer had predicted correctly

It was a memorable season for Forest Green Rovers in League Two. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

How many players did HUFC use this season

Darrell Clarke has guided Port Vale to promotion from League Two. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Ex-Pools midfielder guides Port Vale to promotion

Hartlepool United assistant manager Michael Nelson says Joe Grey could still play again this season. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Michael Nelson gives injury update on Joe Grey

Hartlepool United's form has dropped off since the EFL Trophy semi-final defeat. Picture by Martin Swinney

How does Hartlepool United's League Two form compare to their rivals

Hartlepool United have accomplished what they set out to do this season. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Joe Ramage: Perspective needed with HUFC's end of season form

Rotherham United defender Jake Hull gave a decent account of himself during his back-to-back starts for Hartlepool United. MI News & Sport Ltd

Michael Nelson pleased with Jake Hull performances

Mansfield Town have picked up 18 points from their last 10 matches.

How the current League Two form table looks and where HUFC are

Graeme Lee saw plenty of positives from his Hartlepool United side against Port Vale. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Pools boss wants to see similar performance from his players
It may have ended in defeat on Good Friday but Graeme Lee is looking for a similar performance from his Hartlepool United players against Rochdale this afternoon.

Hartlepool United travel to Rochdale on Easter Monday looking to bounce back from their defeat to Port Vale. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

PREDICTED XI: Graeme Lee to make three changes from Port Vale defeat

Hartlepool United hosted Port Vale at the Suit Direct Stadium on Good Friday. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

HUFC FAN GALLERY: Were you part of a bumper Good Friday crowd

Lewis Cass was in attendance for Hartlepool United's game with Port Vale. Picture by FRANK REID

Moments you might have missed from Port Vale defeat

Hartlepool United manager Graeme Lee congratulates his former teammate the Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Graeme Lee pleased to see Darrell Clarke return

Hartlepool United were beaten at home by Port Vale on Good Friday. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

Hartlepool United player ratings

Graeme Lee reacts to Hartlepool United's defeat to Port Vale at the Suit Direct Stadium. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Graeme Lee reacts to Pools defeat

Port Vale's Connor Hall celebrates after scoring their first goal during the League Two match between Hartlepool United and Port Vale. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Hartlepool United 0 Port Vale 1: RECAP

Timi Odusina is one of four key players to miss out for Hartlpeool United against Port Vale. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools without four key players to face Port Vale

Jake Hull makes his first start for Hartlepool United against Port Vale. MI News & Sport Ltd

HUFC starting XI to face Port Vale

Graeme Lee has sent a heartfelt message of support to Port Vale manager, and former Hartlepool United teammate, Darrell Clarke. Picture by FRANK REID

Graeme Lee sends heartfelt message to Port Vale boss

Hartlepool United host Port Vale at the Suit Direct Stadium on Good Friday. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

Predicted XI: Pools to make two changes from Forest Green draw
Hartlepool United kick-off their Easter weekend by welcoming League Two’s form team Port Vale to the Suit Direct Stadium.

Nicky Featherstone was an unused substitute in the draw with Forest Green Rovers. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

HUFC injury update ahead of Port Vale clash

Graeme Lee wants to hand a start to Rotherham United defender Jake Hull before the close of the season. MI News & Sport Ltd

Graeme Lee to consider defender as Pools host Port Vale

Nicky Featherstone was rested for Hartlepool United's trip to Forest Green Rovers. Picture by FRANK REID.

Graeme Lee: Featherstone is key

Graeme Lee hoping for a reaction from his players as they face Forest Green Rovers. Picture by FRANK REID

Graeme Lee seeks response at Forest Green Rovers

Mark Cullen left Hartlepool United for National League North side AFC Fylde earlier this week. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

Graeme Lee details possible outgoings following Mark Cullen exit

Mark Cullen left Hartlepool United to join AFC Fylde. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Graeme Lee explains Mark Cullen exit

Mark Cullen has left Hartlepool United for National League North side AFC Fylde. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

Mark Cullen leaves Hartlepool United

Mark Cullen could be set to leave Hartlepool United. Picture by FRANK REID

Mark Cullen set for Pools exit

Graeme Lee has provided an update on Hartlepool United striker Mark Cullen. Picture by FRANK REID

Graeme Lee positive on Mark Cullen return

Hartlepool United take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Papa John's Trophy second round at Hillsborough. Picture by FRANK REID.

Starting XI: Eight changes for Pools' trip to Sheffield Wednesday

Antony Sweeney was conflicted on the cup competitions for Hartlepool United (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Cup ties bring welcome break from League Two challenge

Ray Kennedy. (Photo by Tony Duffy/Allsport/Getty Images)

Ray Kennedy: From sweet factory worker to multiple European Cup winner - tribute...

Antony Sweeney has been in caretaker charge for seven games. (Credit: James Holyoak | MI News)

Pools must reach manager endgame

Any potential new manager will have seen Hartlepool lose on their travels at Port Vale. (Credit: James Holyoak | MI News)

What will a potential new manager have seen from Port Vale defeat?

Eddy Jones was handed his first league start since early October (Credit: James Holyoak | MI News)

How did Sweeney's changes fare in Port Vale defeat?

Antony Sweeney watched as his side suffered defeat at Port Vale (Credit: James Holyoak | MI News)

Port Vale 2-0 Hartlepool: The key talking points

Hartlepool United were beaten 2-0 at Vale Park by Port Vale. (Credit: James Holyoak | MI News)

Port Vale 2-0 Hartlepool: Player ratings

Antony Sweeney went up against his former teammate Darrell Clarke at Port Vale (Credit: James Holyoak | MI News)

Sweeney: It's not panic stations

Hartlepool were beaten on the road at Port Vale (Credit: James Holyoak | MI News)

Sweeney: I'm like a broken record

Hartlepool slipped to a fifth straight defeat in League Two (Credit: James Holyoak | MI News)

Live Port Vale 2-0 Hartlepool United RECAP: Pools slip to defeat

Hartlepool United take on Port Vale at Vale Park (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

Port Vale v Hartlepool: Starting XI

Lucas Covolan scored a dramatic equaliser for Torquay United in the National League promotion final (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

No hard feelings towards Covolan with Pools set to face play-off foe

Jordan Cook remains the only long term absentee for Hartlepool United. Picture by FRANK REID

Sweeney looking forward to meeting familiar faces

Hartlepool travel to Vale Park this weekend looking to end a run of four straight defeats (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Port Vale: Inside track

Antony Sweeney admits he hasn't had time to think about his future as Pools' managerial search continues (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Sweeney discusses his Pools future as manager search continues

Hartlepool United caretaker manager Tony Sweeney during the Sky Bet League 2 match between Hartlepool United and Forest Green Rovers at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Saturday 20th November 2021. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

‘A bit of a rush now’ to make permanent manager appointment – Sweeney

Luke Molyneux of Hartlepool United.

Hartlepool United in the Papa John's Trophy: Round two draw details

The FA Cup trophy.

Hartlepool United's potential share of £16m FA Cup prize fund as replays return