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Following a relatively slow start to his Hartlepool United career, the teenage midfielder came of age with an outstanding showing against National League leaders Boreham Wood. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Jeff Stelling backs Cole Deeming to establish himself as 'an absolutely key player' for Hartlepool United

"I was hugely impressed. I did think, 'where have you been?' That was massively encouraging."

11.11.26, 14:13 5 Minute Read

Jeff Stelling believes Cole Deeming could become "an absolutely key player" for Hartlepool United having been "hugely impressed" by the midfielder during the agonising late defeat to National League leaders Boreham Wood.

Stelling, who returned to his role as club president under new owner Landon Smith having previously resigned from his position last year in protest at Raj Singh's controversial handling of takeover negotiations, was in attendance at Meadow Park as Pools came within a whisker of becoming the first side to beat the almost-all conquering Wood this season.

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