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"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?
Hartlepool United have named a strong starting XI ahead of Saturday's pre-season game against Fleetwood Town.
"The environment has been really good. The performances have been positive and the results have been positive, but for me it's the environment we’re creating every day."
"The people of Hartlepool have been crying out for someone like him for years, an owner who's open and wants to take the club to the next level."
Hartlepool United are set to conclude their pre-season campaign with the visit of League Two Fleetwood Town on Saturday. Here are five things to look out for as Pools bid to end a productive summer on a positive note.
31.07.26Opinion
Hartlepool United are gearing up for their final pre-season game of an encouraging summer as Pools prepare to take on League Two Fleetwood Town on Saturday. Is this how Lee Clark's side will line up?
Hartlepool United defender Campbell Darcy is set to spend the first half of the 2026/27 campaign away from Victoria Park after signing on loan for National League North side Spennymoor Town until January.
30.07.26News
With the new National League campaign set to kick-off in less than a fortnight's time, our editor Robbie Stelling has made his predictions. Will this be the season Hartlepool United win promotion back to the Football League?
30.07.26Opinion
"The key thing that Americans find so interesting is the promotion and relegation. If Wrexham put the spotlight on that process, then we have a real opportunity to engage people here. People will follow the story, they love an underdog story."
29.07.26News
"It's another tough test and we're looking to iron out a few of the issues from the Grimsby game and then go and progress again. We'll see where we end up."
"I think his experience could be essential for us this season. The National League is new to him, but he's very experienced."
Hartlepool United's commercial and operations director Rose Stoker has revealed that the club have sold almost 2,300 season tickets ahead of the new campaign.
"It's a really difficult scenario for me at this moment in time and I've got some really difficult decisions to make trying to pick a starting XI."
28.07.26News
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