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Darren Sarll has left Hartlepool United following a run of one win in seven matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

Darren Sarll's tumultuous tenure assessed

Sarll departs Pools 15 games into his tumultuous tenure, winning just four times.

Pools part company with manager Darren Sarll

Sarll arrived with a reputation for pressing all over the pitch but Pools fans have not seen too much evidence of his trademark approach this season.

Sarll admits he wants to see Pools press more effectively

Norman Chai smashes into oncoming traffic as he loses control after overtaking a lorry.

Watch: Driver smashes into oncoming traffic in illegal overtake of HGV

The hardworking midfielder has been ruled out for at least three months following knee ligament and cartilage damage.

Hunter set to miss at least three months

Our Pools writer is tipping Darren Sarll to make two changes from the team that lost at Woking as his side bid to bounce back against Braintree.

How Pools could line up against Braintree

Darren Sarll suggested Tom Parkes is "50-50" to make this weekend's clash with Braintree after he was forced off in Monday's defeat to Woking with a shoulder injury.

Parkes is "50-50" to make Braintree clash

Player ratings from Monday's agonising defeat to Woking.

Pools player ratings after more bank holiday heartache

Sarll is hoping veteran frontman Gary Madine might be fit enough to feature against Braintree on Saturday.

Sarll backs Pools to bounce back against Braintree

Hunter has made a strong start to his Pools career but cost his side following a reckless red card in the defeat to Woking.

Sarll refuses to be too harsh on Hunter after midfielder's red costs Pools

Pools boss Darren Sarll was returning to Woking for the first time since his sacking last November.

10 man Pools forfeit two goal lead to lose at Woking

Sarll is adamant that tomorrow's game is no different to any other.

No added pressure as Sarll prepares to reunite with former employers

Predicted XI ahead of bank holiday trip to Woking.

How Pools could line up for bank holiday clash with Woking

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

Darren Sarll and his side are set to play two games in three days over the bank holiday weekend.

"No right answer" to rotation question ahead of bank holiday double-header

Sarll is determined to maximise the backing of the boisterous home support this season. Picture by Will Matthews.

Sarll determined to harness home support

Hartlepool United manager Darren Sarll is hoping to harness the home support at Victoria Park this season.

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Sarll is pleased with the state of his squad ahead of the new season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sarll hails Pools squad as among the strongest he's worked with

The defender, who scored once in three games while on trial, links up with Sarll for a third time following spells at Yeovil and Woking. Picture by Hartlepool United Football Club.

Pools complete deal for defender Sass-Davies

Sarll suggested that Pools are still pursuing a deal for defender Billy Sass-Davies. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools retain an interest in former Boreham Wood defender

Sarll was in the home dugout for the first time as Pools beat Sunderland under-21s 3-0 on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sarll delighted with warm welcome as he makes winning start at Victoria Park

Sarll has suggested he still wants to see more from Sass-Davies despite the trialist's strong showing on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Boss still to be convinced by Sass-Davies

Sarll has taken his time securing five signings this summer and vows to remain patient in pursuit of more. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools continue to prioritise quality over quantity

Sarll has made a positive start to life at Pools, impressing fans with his straight-talking, no-nonsense attitude and focused approach to recruitment.

"The most important thing is that Hartlepool United win"

Pools are set to make the long trip to Yeovil, one of manager Darren Sarll's former sides, when the National League returns on August 10th.

Pools set for long trip to one of Sarll's former sides on opening day

Sarll has promised that his side will press all over the pitch next season.

Sarll promises to press all over the pitch next season

Sarll admits his summer recruitment has been conducted with a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation in mind.

Sarll admits his summer recruitment has been with two specific shapes in mind

Hartlepool United's stadium has a capacity of 7,865.

How the Pools stadium capacity ranks against their rivals ahead of new season

There are some pretty big grounds in the National League right now.

Stephen Thirkill

The new boss insists that players must adapt to his way of doing things.

Sarll insists he will pick his side based on merit rather than reputation

The new Pools frontman is relishing the prospect of testing himself in manager Darren Sarll's unique, relentless and demanding set-up.

Campbell feels well-suited to Sarll's relentless style

Vivienne Neville.

General Election message from Hartlepool's Heritage Party candidate

All the arrivals and departures in the National League so far this summer.

A look at every National League side's summer transfer business so far

Odusina made 82 appearances for Pools before signing for Bradford and the central-defender has now secured a move to National League rivals Woking.

Ex-Pools promotion-winner signs permanent deal at National League rivals Woking

Everything we know about new Pools boss Darren Sarll so far as he approaches a month in the job.

Everything we know about new Pools boss Darren Sarll so far

Sarll is confident he can count on the backing of the board this summer.

Sarll confident he will have a "strong enough resource" this summer

Sarll has never been shy of showing his emotions in the dugout.

Sarll promises to wear his heart on his sleeve on the touchline

Sarll becomes the 10th Hartlepool United manager in the last six years.

New Pools boss insists he didn't need any guarantees he'd be given time

The new Pools boss has first hand experience of the atmosphere inside the Suit Direct, having visited as an opponent while in charge of Stevenage, Yeovil and Woking.

New Pools boss knows from experience just how good home support can be

Sarll was appointed just three days prior to the publication of the retained list.

New Pools boss says retained list was one of the toughest of his career

Sarll is encouraging supporters to be optimistic ahead of next season.

New Pools boss hoping to mastermind a play-off push next season

The new boss is looking to add some energy and dynamism to a Pools side that were lacking in both last season.

"My teams always have to have speed, aggression and athleticism"

Former Hartlepool United boss Kevin Phillips during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Boreham Wood on February 17. Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News).

Phillips reacts to his Pools departure

Nine days that defined another dramatic season.

It's never dull at Hartlepool United: nine days that defined the season

The new man in the dugout is confident the fanbase can be a big asset next season.

"This fanbase can draw this football team, this town, so far over that line"

The new Pools boss has said that "everything is about recruitment" after taking charge at the Suit Direct Stadium.

New Pools boss determined to get recruitment right this summer

The new Pools boss is determined to close the gap to the play-offs, which stood at 11 points at the end of this season.

"This is not a set of supporters that is going to accept mediocrity"

The new Pools boss is promising an open and honest approach.

"What I've got to try and build is a winning dressing room"

The former Yeovil and Woking boss has laid out the key principles he wants to see if his new side are to be successful.

Sarll wants his new side to be full of "commitment and aggression"

The new Pools boss is relishing the challenge after his appointment was announced on Saturday morning.

"The opportunity and the challenge is a great one, an absolute great one"

Darren Sarll has replaced the departing Kevin Phillips.

Analysis and reaction as Kevin Phillips leaves Pools and Darren Sarll takes over

Darren Sarll has been appointed as the club's new manager following the departure of Kevin Phillips.

Former Woking boss Darren Sarll appointed new Pools manager

Hartlepool United have a healthy following via X.

Where do Pools sit in the X followers National League table?

Kevin Phillips is confident Pools can keep their unbeaten run going. Picture by FRANK REID

Momentum is building, says Phillips

Hartlepool United captain David Ferguson. Picture by FRANK REID

Ferguson aiming to grab all three points against Boreham Wood

Hartlepool United coach Kevin Phillips has reacted to his club's 1-1 draw at Woking.

Pools boss reacts after added time equaliser

Hartlepool United have won two games out of two since Kevin Phillips was appointed head coach.

What are Pools's play-off chances?

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