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Mohamad Sylla made his league debut for Hartlepool United in the defeat at Northampton Town. (Credit: John Cripps | MI News)

Hartlepool United player watch: Mohamad Sylla

Paul Hartley still wants to add to his squad in the transfer market this month. (Credit: John Cripps | MI News)

The key area Paul Hartley wants to strengthen for HUFC

Josh Umerah scored his first goal for Hartlepool United in the defeat at Northampton Town. (Credit: John Cripps | MI News)

Josh Umerah: Hopefully the floodgates will open

Hartlepool United's Mohamad Sylla is challenged by Northampton Town's Louis Appéré. (Credit: John Cripps | MI News)

Northampton Town 2 Hartlepool United 1: The key takeaways from Sixfields defeat

Hartlepool United were beaten 2-1 by Northampton Town at Sixfields. MI News & Sport Ltd

HUFC fan gallery: Northampton Town

Paul Hartley was pleased with Hartlepool United despite a narrow defeat at Northampton Town. (Credit: John Cripps | MI News)

Paul Hartley takes the positives after Hartlepool United's defeat

Josh Umerah celebrates with team mates after scoring for Hartlepool United against Northampton Town. (Credit: John Cripps | MI News)

How Hartlepool United were rated in defeat to Northampton Town

Paul Hartley takes his Hartlepool United team to face Northampton Town. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

What Paul Hartley had to say about Hartlepool United's trip to Northampton Town

Alex Lacey was left out of the Hartlepool United squad to face Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

This is why Alex Lacey was left out of HUFC's defeat at Blackburn Rovers

Hartlepool United were undone by a set piece against Northampton Town but were unable to capitalise on a number of their own. Picture by FRANK REID

Graeme Lee on Pools' set piece conundrum: We've got to be better

Hartlepool United were beaten by Northampton Town at Sixfields. Picture by FRANK REID

Moments you might have missed from Pools defeat

Nicholas Bilokapic made his Hartlepool United debut against Northampton Town. Picture by Frank Reid

Graeme Lee details Nicholas Bilokapic debut

Hartlepool United suffered defeat against Northampton Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool United PLAYER RATINGS in Northampton Town reverse

Hartlepool United fell to defeat against Northampton Town at Sixfields. (Credit: John Cripps | MI News)

Live Northampton Town 2-0 Hartlepool United RECAP

Hartlepool United travel to Sixfields to take on Northampton Town. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Inside Track: Northampton Town

Rakish Bingham rounds the keeper to score his goal against Northampton Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Match reaction: Northampton Town 2 Hartlepool United 1. We need leadership says ...
Ronnie Moore was left to curse another slow Hartlepool United start after seeing his side go down 2-1 at Northampton Town.