"It's a long journey to Aldershot, it feels like it's a long journey almost every time. I enjoy it, I'm used to it now and I think the lads are as well. We're just looking forward to our first away trip."
13.08.26News
"We don't want that to turn into a hamstring issue, it's just a bit of stiffness in there at the moment. He's got a good chance of being available as well."
Lee Clark admits he's confident defender Jay Benn will be available for selection ahead of Hartlepool United's long trip to Hampshire to take on Aldershot Town.
"It wasn't all doom and gloom. It looks horrendous on paper, but you've got to take that away. You've got to think about what's best for this football club."
Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark is expecting a difficult test when Pools make the long trip to Aldershot Town on Saturday.
Hartlepool United made a winning start to their new National League campaign on Saturday, beating Barrow 2-0. Here's what Jeff Stelling made of the Pools players.
09.08.26Matchday
Hartlepool United club president Jeff Stelling hailed the "perfect start" to the new National League season after Pools beat Barrow 2-0.
08.08.26Matchday
"Now the real stuff begins. This is what we've geared up for, this is what it was all about when we reported back at the end of June. Now it's upon us."
06.08.26News
Hartlepool United have discovered their group stage opponents following the club's divisive decision to take part in the National League Cup.
"For me, wearing the armband doesn't change anything. I'll keep trying to lead by example every day, on and off the pitch, and do everything I can to help the team."
Hartlepool United are preparing to kick off their National League campaign with the visit of relegated Barrow on Saturday. Is this how Lee Clark's side will line up?
05.08.26Opinion
"It's good to have a home game to start but Barrow have just come down and you'd imagine they'll be looking to bounce straight back. It's a difficult game, it's a difficult league."
04.08.26News
"There is an opportunity there for Barrow and I think they'll just go there and embrace it. I don't think they'll be too disappointed if they don't go and take all three points, they know that it isn't a game that's going to define their season."
03.08.26News
"I think the main thing Pools are getting with Max Merrick is a really accomplished young goalkeeper."
"I think we've got a really good young player who's really flexible and can play anywhere down that right-hand side."
"Of course, we know where we want to be, 100 per cent. We know what our ambition is, the aim is to be competitive. We've got our targets, which we'll keep in house, but I'm sure everyone knows what we want to achieve."
"I've known Jamie for a long time, I think he's going to be a big, big player for us over the course of the season."
The Monkey's Uncle understands that Hartlepool United are set to appoint Jack Hunter as the club's captain ahead of the new campaign, with Reiss McNally set to be named vice-captain.
Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark has provided fitness updates on Luke Charman, Jack Nolan and Owen Hampson.
02.08.26News
"The new lads have been great, every single one of them has come in and it's as if they've been here for years. I feel like we've got a really good group at the minute, everyone's pushing each other and everyone's getting along."
01.08.26News
Find out how the Hartlepool United players rated as impressive Pools got the better of League Two side Fleetwood Town in their final pre-season friendly.
01.08.26Opinion
"The players have been superb, to a man. Every one of them has been brilliant, I couldn't be more pleased. Me and the staff have been absolutely delighted with them."
01.08.26Matchday
Hartlepool United rounded off their pre-season preparations with an impressive 1-0 win over League Two Fleetwood Town on Saturday.
Hartlepool United are set to begin the 2026/27 National League season with limited options in central-midfield. Are Pools strong enough in the engine room to be considered genuine contenders next term?
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