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The Hartlepool United skipper still believes Pools can challenge for the National League title this term despite suffering their first defeat of the new campaign in South London at the weekend. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Jack Hunter still believes Hartlepool United can challenge for National League title despite Sutton United defeat

"I think that belief that we can go and really beat anybody this season has to come if we're going to push on and be right at the top."

24.08.26, 11:12 Updated 24.08.26, 11:12 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Robbie Stelling

Skipper Jack Hunter still believes Hartlepool United can win the National League title despite Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Sutton United.

Having won each of their opening two games without conceding, Pools were on the wrong end of their first defeat of the campaign at the hands of an extremely physical Sutton side in South London at the weekend.

After such an encouraging summer, welcoming 14 new signings to Victoria Park, as well as a positive start to the new season, Pools were brought back to earth with a thud on Saturday having failed to get to grips with a robust, combative and energetic Us outfit.

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