Jack Hunter - Hartlepool United had 'nowhere near enough quality' during Sutton United defeat

Having won each of their opening two matches without conceding, Pools suffered their first defeat of the new campaign in South London against a Sutton side who are themselves unbeaten so far this term.

In truth, Lee Clark's team could have few complaints at returning to the North East empty handed after failing to get to grips with an extremely physical Sutton outfit.

Pools, who were without first choice goalkeeper Max Merrick as well as highly rated winger Jack Nolan for the long trip to Gander Green Lane, were well below their best in the opening stages on Saturday and found themselves two goals down inside half an hour.