Wealdstone

Anthony Limbrick's promotion to the top job at the beginning of last month seems to have helped bring the best out of Louis Stephenson, who has started the last two games and looks to be growing in confidence. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach heaps praise on impressive teenage defender

There have been 1,745 yellow cards and 81 red cards around the National League this season.

This is the dirtiest side in the National League - find out where Pools rank

Hartlepool United are nine points above the relegation zone ahead of the visit of Boston United at the weekend.

AI predicts the final National League table as Pools look over their shoulders

The youngster has responded well since his glaring miss in the goalless draw with Maidenhead last month and produced an assured performance against Solihull Moors on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Stephenson discusses putting Maidenhead miss behind him

Fans have been having their stay on the matchday experience at Hartlepool United.

These are said to be the National League's three worst matchday experiences

The Pools head coach has called for his side to be "adaptable tactically" ahead of this weekend's visit of Solihull Moors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick calls for Pools to be "adaptable tactically" ahead of Solihull clash

Our Hartlepool United writer has taken a look at 11 of the biggest problems facing Pools ahead of the 2025/26 National League season.

11 problems facing Pools ahead of next season

Our Hartlepool United writer is tipping Lennie Lawrence to make three changes as Pools travel to Braintree looking to end a run of three games without a win.

Pools tipped to make three changes in Braintree predicted XI

The Pools boss has suggested he is planning on making "some changes" ahead of Tuesday's trip to National League leaders Barnet. Picture by Frank Reid.

Lawrence set to make "some changes" ahead of trip to league leaders

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer thinks Pools could line up against National League leaders Barnet.

How Pools could line up against leaders Barnet

Taylor's last game in charge of National League strugglers Wealdstone was Saturday's 1-1 draw with Pools. Picture by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Play-off rivals appoint new manager

Hartlepool United linked with transfer swoop for Championship forward

Our Hartlepool United writer has picked out 10 talking points from Saturday's disappointing draw at National League strugglers Wealdstone.

10 talking points from disappointing draw at struggling Stones

Join Robbie Stelling and Richard Mennear to reflect on last week's training ground bust-up, Saturday's disappointing draw at strugglers Wealdstone and the need for reinforcements following injuries to Joe Grey and Anthony Mancini.

Check out the latest episode of the Poolie Podcast

Lennie Lawrence remains upbeat about his side's play-off prospects despite Saturday's underwhelming draw at National League strugglers Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools boss remains optimistic about play-off prospects despite Wealdstone draw

The experienced defender, who signed a new 18-month contract at The Prestige Group Stadium last week, felt his side were unfortunate not to pick up all three points at National League strugglers Wealdstone on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Parkes on why Pools were "unlucky" at Wealdstone

Hartlepool United defender Tom Parkes felt Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wealdstone was "probably a fair result".

Robbie Stelling

Wealdstone manager Matthew Taylor, who played under Lennie Lawrence at Luton, felt his side dominated the second half of Saturday's clash and hailed the heroics of Pools goalkeeper Adam Smith. Picture by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images.

Stones boss gives his verdict on "dominant" Pools clash

Pools were without Joe Grey, who has undergone a groin operation and is set to miss the next four to six weeks, and Anthony Mancini for Saturday's trip to Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools boss provides update on injuries to Grey and Mancini

Our Hartlepool United writer has dished out one 9 and two 5s in his Pools player ratings from the draw with Wealdstone.

Pools player ratings from trip to Wealdstone

Lennie Lawrence confirmed that "funds have been made available" to strengthen his squad after Pools lost both Joe Grey and Anthony Mancini to serious injuries prior to their draw at National League strugglers Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Lawrence makes transfer admission following Wealdstone draw

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

Our Hartlepool United writer has backed Lennie Lawrence to make one change for this weekend's long trip to Wealdstone.

How Pools could line up at Wealdstone

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

Our Hartlepool United writer has picked out 10 talking points from a contentious week as Pools prepare to travel to Wealdstone on Saturday.

10 talking points ahead of trip to strugglers Wealdstone

Lennie Lawrence has challenged his players to produce a good performance on Saturday as they bid to put a difficult week behind them. Picture by Frank Reid.

Lawrence demands performance as Pools look to put bust-up behind them

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

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

Hartlepool United manager Lennie Lawrence has branded a training ground bust-up as unacceptable.

Robbie Stelling

Wealdstone are just one point above the National League relegation zone but former Portsmouth defender Matthew Taylor is hoping his side's competitive home record will help them beat the drop. Picture by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images.

Stones boss talks up side's home form ahead of visit of Pools

Experienced striker Gary Madine has been declared fit enough to play at least some part in this weekend's visit of Braintree.

Sarll confident Madine and Mani D can play together

Sarll insisted he didn't have to be too stern with his side at half time in the 1-1 draw with Wealdstone.

No hairdryer treatment from Sarll at half time of Wealdstone draw

Dieseruvwe opened his account for the new season with a dramatic 98th minute equaliser against Wealdstone.

Mani D talks promotion, pressure and his new strike partner

Here's how the Pools players rated in Wealdstone draw.

Player ratings as Mani D rescues a point against Wealdstone

Sarll blasted his side's performance but hailed their character and attitude after the draw with Wealdstone.

Sarll blasts Pools as "garbage" but hails battling spirit in Wealdstone draw

Sarll blasted his side's performance but hailed their character and attitude after the draw with Wealdstone.

Sarll blasts Pools as "garbage" but hails battling spirit in Wealdstone draw

Mani Dieseruvwe's 98th minute equaliser rescued a point for Pools against Wealdstone.

Dieseruvwe rescues Pools at the death in draw with Wealdstone

Who is in line to feature and who is set to miss out ahead of the visit of winless Wealdstone?

Predicted XI as Pools prepare to welcome winless Wealdstone

The combative midfielder has made an excellent start to his Pools career and set up the winning goal in midweek.

Sheron hails hard work as the key to defensive improvements

Sarll has established a strong rapport with the fanbase but insists there is lots more work to be done as he looks to further the relationship.

Sarll reaffirms "absolutely fundamental" importance of fanbase

Everything we learned as Pools boss Darren Sarll spoke to the press ahead of busy bank holiday weekend.

What we learned from Sarll as Pools prepare for visit of winless Wealdstone

New Hartlepool United manager Kevin Phillips has praised top scorer Emmanuel Dieseruvwe after his two-goal return against York City.

Pools win thanks to striker's double

Joe Grey opened the scoring for Hartlepool United in their 3-1 defeat by Oldham Athletic on Boxing Day.

Pools lose again after taking early lead

Joe Grey is in line to make his 100th Hartlepool United appearance. Picture by FRANK REID

Joe Grey set for milestone Hartlepool appearance

Hartlepool United host Oldham Athletic on Boxing Day. Picture by FRANK REID

Is this how Pools will line-up to face Oldham on Boxing Day?

Joe Grey scored his fourth goal of the season for Hartlepool United in the 4-4 draw with Wealdstone. Picture by FRANK REID

Joe Grey gives honest assessment of Hartlepool's draw

A mystery consortium is ready for talks with Hartlepool United over the club's future.

'Big, positive step' as consortium prepares for Pools talks

John Askey has warned his Hartlepool United players they could yet find themselves in a relegation battle in the National League.

John Askey's response to Hartlepool relegation claims

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe went off injured for Hartlepool United in the draw with Wealdstone

What John Askey said on potentially 'serious' injury to key Hartlepool striker

Hartlepool United drew 4-4 with Wealdstone in the National League. Picture by FRANK REID

Wealdstone 4 Hartlepool 4: Pools and Stones serve up early Christmas cracker

Hartlepool United came from 3-0 and 4-2 down to rescue a point against Wealdstone.

How Pools fared in dramatic draw with Wealdstone

Joe Mattock misses out for Hartlepool United against Wealdstone Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool United starting XI to face Wealdstone

Hartlepool United face Wealdstone in the National League. Picture by FRANK REID

Is this how Pools will line-up to face Wealdstone?

Hartlepool United are still contending with a number of injuries. Picture by FRANK REID

John Askey reiterates Hartlepool United injury message

Brody Paterson starts for Hartlepool United against Oxford City. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool United starting XI to face Oxford City

Hartlepool United take on Oxford City in the National League. Picture by FRANK REID

Is this how Pools will line-up to face Oxford City?

John Askey's squad looks much different to what it did for his first game in charge of Hartlepool United.

Where are they now? John Askey's first HUFC squad

News you can trust since 1877
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice