Jeff Stelling - 'not unreasonable' to hope Hartlepool United could pick up nine or 10 points from next four matches

Legendary sports broadcaster Stelling, who returned to his role as club president earlier this year having previously resigned from his position in protest at controversial former owner Raj Singh's handling of takeover negotiations, told The Monkey's Uncle that Pools are "definitely" making progress under new head coach Pete Wild.

Although Pools have lost three of their five league games since Wild, who led Halifax Town to two top seven National League finishes in three seasons during a successful spell in West Yorkshire, replaced Lee Clark at the beginning of last month, there are signs they're beginning to head in the right direction.