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The right-back, who made 12 appearances for Halifax at the beginning of his career, insists Pools are determined to return to winning ways when they entertain the Shaymen this weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Defender insists Pools determined to put Us defeat behind them against Halifax

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players after they lost ground in the race for the top seven following a dispiriting defeat at the hands of strugglers Sutton.

Hartlepool United player ratings from dispiriting Sutton United defeat

Nicky Featherstone.

Hartlepool United manager slams Sutton United defeat as 'not good enough'

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling expects Pools to line up as they look to make it three wins on the spin against strugglers Sutton in midweek.

How Hartlepool United could line up against strugglers Sutton United

Pools were handed another big boost in the race for the National League play-off places after Halifax were held at home by relegation-threatened Sutton. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United handed boost in NL play-off race as Shaymen held by Sutton

The left-sided defender, who made 21 National League appearances for Pools, has sealed a permanent move to strugglers Sutton. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Hartlepool United defender signs for fellow National League side

Former Hartlepool United defender linked with move to National League rivals

The resurgent Pools attacker produced another impressive performance - and provided an assist - during Saturday's 1-1 draw with in-form Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Interim boss full of praise for resurgent attacker

The winger, who has established himself as a popular figure at Victoria Park, has been named in the National League team of the week after scoring his third Pools goal during Saturday's thrilling 3-3 draw with strugglers Sutton. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools winger features in NL team of the week thanks to impressive Sutton showing

The interim Pools boss is hoping to take some of the positives from an improved performance against strugglers Sutton into back-to-back home games against relegation threatened Solihull Moors and Morecambe. Picture by Frank Reid.

Interim boss hoping to take Sutton positives into back-to-back home games

The versatile defender, who made a welcome return to the side at the weekend having missed the last three matches, has called on Pools to "stick together" as they look to arrest their recent slump. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

John calls on Pools to "stick together" following challenging recent run

The interim Pools boss was pleased with how his side responded to his half time team talk and tactical adjustments during Saturday's thrilling 3-3 draw with strugglers Sutton. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone pleased with second half response in Sutton draw

The interim Pools boss made five changes for Saturday's trip to National League strugglers Sutton, handing attacker Adam Campbell a first start since March 8. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Interim boss discusses decision to ring the changes for Us clash

The interim Pools boss, who is among the favourites to be given the job on a permanent basis, admitted Saturday's thrilling 3-3 draw with strugglers Sutton "feels like a loss" following Edon Pruti's 95th minute equaliser. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone admits Sutton draw "feels like a loss" after Pruti's late equaliser

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players after they were denied all three points late on against Sutton.

Player ratings as Pools denied three points late on against Sutton

The interim Pools boss felt there were "loads of positives" from his side's 3-3 draw with relegation-threatened Sutton. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Featherstone reflects on "loads of positives" following Sutton draw
Hartlepool United's interim manager Nicky Featherstone felt there were positives to take from his side's 3-3 draw with National League strugglers Sutton on Saturday.
Robbie Stelling

Pools were denied what would have been a first win in six matches after Edon Pruti's 95th minute header salvaged a point for strugglers Sutton in a remarkable 3-3 draw on Saturday. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools denied by Pruti's 95th minute header in Sutton thriller

Attacker Adam Campbell, who has endured a difficult time since signing for Pools in the summer of 2024, has been handed his first start since March as his side look to bounce back following Tuesday night's humbling FA Cup exit at the hands of Northern Premier League Premier Division side Gainsborough Trinity. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools make five changes for Sutton as attacker handed first start since March

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling expects Pools to line up in South London. Do you agree with his team?

How Pools could line up as they prepare to travel to strugglers Sutton

The veteran, who has spent more than a decade at Victoria Park, has called on the Pools squad to "dig deep and fight for each other" as they look to return to winning ways and put a hugely challenging week behind them when they travel to Sutton on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone calls on Pools squad to "dig deep and fight for each other"

The interim boss has called for a reaction following "a tough couple of days" after Pools were dumped out of the FA Cup by Northern Premier League Premier Division side Gainsborough Trinity on Tuesday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone reflects on "a tough couple of days" ahead of Sutton trip

The towering defender made a bright start to his Pools career but fell out of favour following relegation to the National League, impressing for Farnborough and Slough before becoming Sutton's first signing of the summer. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools defender signs for National League rivals

Head coach Anthony Limbrick has made a host of changes to his side since replacing veteran manager Lennie Lawrence, including five ahead of last weekend's trip to Aldershot, but the Australian admits a lot of the adjustments have not been out of choice. Picture by Frank Reid.

Head coach responds to concerns over tinkering with Pools side and formation

Having switched to a 3-5-2 formation during his first four games at the helm, Limbrick reverted back to a more familiar 4-2-3-1 at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick discusses "flexible" formations

Dixon, who started the first six games of the season and kept three successive clean sheets, has suffered a setback in his recovery from a serious knee injury that has kept him out for five months. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools still waiting to discover extent of goalkeeper's injury

Limbrick has secured just five points from his first five games in charge and Pools are without a win in their last four matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick unfazed by size of challenge facing him as Pools "falling short"

The Pools head coach does not feel his side are lacking in confidence despite a bitterly disappointing run of recent results. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick discusses whether his side are lacking in confidence
Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick does not feel his side are lacking in confidence.
Robbie Stelling

Experienced defender Tom Parkes, who has featured in 29 of his side's first 31 National League games this term, has been ruled out of Saturday's visit of Maidenhead following a knee injury. Picture by Frank Reid.

Parkes ruled out of Maidenhead visit through knee injury

The big games keep on coming for Anthony Limbrick's side, who host relegation-threatened Maidenhead this weekend before entertaining play-off rivals Altrincham on Tuesday night. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick previews visit of relegation-threatened Maidenhead

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer rated the Pools players following Tuesday night's draw with Tamworth. Do you agree with his marks?

Player ratings as Pools made to settle for a point against Tamworth

Ferguson started Tuesday's game against Tamworth on the bench despite impressing on the left of a back three in the win over Sutton at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach evaluates left side of defence

Parkes, who has featured in 28 of his side's 30 National League games so far this term, has been restored to the team in place of David Ferguson after recovering from a knee injury. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools team news as Parkes replaces Ferguson

Madine's seven goals in nine games have helped keep Pools within touching distance of the National League play-offs ahead of a potentially decisive seven days. Picture by Frank Reid.

Madine hoping positive approach can propel Pools towards the play-offs

Pools head coach Anthony Limbrick has been pleased with how his side have responded after he took over from veteran Lennie Lawrence last week. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach pleased with response after taking charge

Waterfall produced a captain's performance in the heart of a makeshift back three as Pools beat in-form Sutton on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick hails "outstanding" Waterfall following statement Sutton win

Head coach Anthony Limbrick made a winning start to life in the Pools dugout as his side came from behind to beat in-form Sutton 2-1 on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick discusses positive approach following Sutton success

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer rated the Pools players as they made a winning start to life under head coach Anthony Limbrick on Saturday. Do you agree with his marks?

Pools player ratings from statement Sutton win

Head coach Anthony Limbrick felt his side were good value for the three points after Pools produced a statement performance to beat Sutton as the Australian made a winning start after replacing Lennie Lawrence in the dugout. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick full of praise for players and fans following statement Sutton win

Here's a look at how Hartlepool United could line up against in-form Sutton on Saturday as Anthony Limbrick prepares to take charge of Pools for the first time following veteran Lennie Lawrence's decision to step down in his favour.

Predicted XI as Pools travel to in-form Sutton with Limbrick at the helm

The Pools head coach has vowed to take the game to Sutton on Saturday as he prepares to take charge of the side for the first time following veteran manager Lennie Lawrence's decision to step aside in his favour. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach previews Sutton clash

The versatile Robinson came to Sutton's attention after scoring against them for West Ham's under-23s during a National League Cup clash in December. Picture by Cameron Howard/Getty Images.

Sutton sign West Ham starlet ahead of visit of Pools

Dan Dodds had started four games in a row but lost his place at right-back to the versatile Nathan Sheron ahead of last weekend's trip to Braintree. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick weighs up full-back options

Lennie Lawrence thinks the upcoming week could be the most important of the campaign as Pools look to put the disappointment of Saturday's draw at Braintree behind them. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools boss looks ahead to important week following Braintree draw

Lawrence has challenged his side to pick up a "minimum" of four points from their next two matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

Lawrence sets "minimum" points target for next two games

Pompey favourite Matt Taylor was the hero of Matt Ritchie. Picture by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images.

Wealdstone sign former National League title winner ahead of Pools clash

Pools are set to make the long trip to promotion-chasing Barnet on Tuesday, January 28. Picture by Jack Thomas/Getty Images.

New date for long trip to promotion-chasing Barnet confirmed

Lawrence has challenged his side to keep themselves in play-off contention during a testing run of festive fixtures.

Lawrence challenges Pools to keep in touch with play-offs over festive period

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Watch: Dangerous driver narrowly avoids hitting woman with a pram

The veteran striker is set to remain sidelined for another three to four weeks.

Lawrence provides update on Gary Madine's injury

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Next Pools manager odds as search for Sarll's replacement begins

The striker needs a scan following an awkward landing in the first half of the win over Sutton earlier this month.

Madine set for scan after missing FA Cup clash

The goalkeeper has started the last three games and produced a handful of impressive saves during Saturday's FA Cup clash with Brackley.

Sarll feels goalkeeper has been "ok" since breaking into Pools side

The versatile attacker has fond memories of the FA Cup and scored the winning goal as Pools beat Blackpool to set up a fourth round trip to Crystal Palace in 2022.

Grey discusses his versatility as he bids to produce more FA Cup heroics

Sarll has always made a point of applauding supporters but has been on the wrong end of some vitriolic criticism in recent weeks.

Sarll vows to remain consistent in his behaviour towards supporters

Sarll has a good track record in England's oldest cup competition and Pools will be hoping he can mastermind more success ahead of this weekend's visit of Brackley.

Pools turn their attention to FA Cup clash

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