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A second half header from substitute Corey McKeown helped Hartlepool United maintain their 100 per cent start to the new National League season, beating Aldershot Town 1-0 on Saturday.
15.08.26Matchday
Hartlepool United have made one enforced change for Saturday's long trip to Hampshire to take on Aldershot Town.
"Of course, we respect that they travel so far to come and watch us. I've spoken to some fans who told me they're leaving at half six in the morning for the Aldershot game, it's incredible."
14.08.26News
"I know we're at home, but the pressure is on Hartlepool. I think they're probably the favourites, I've got no problem with that."
Aldershot Town expert Rob Worrall believes new boss Scott Davies has the Shots all pulling in the same direction ahead of Saturday's visit of Hartlepool United.
"The way Scotty sums up his new, young, hungry squad is that they are fearless. That might come with naivety at times, so the Shots might find themselves on the end of a heavy defeat in the opening weeks, that could happen."
Hartlepool United are looking to make it two wins from two at the start of the new National League season when they make the long journey to Aldershot Town on Saturday. Here are five talking points ahead of the trip to Hampshire.
14.08.26Opinion
Our editor Robbie Stelling believes Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark could be tempted to make changes ahead of Saturday's mammoth trip to Aldershot Town. Is this how Pools will line up in Hampshire?
13.08.26Opinion
"We know how it felt last season not even finishing in the play-offs, so we don't want to replicate that. We want to do as well as we can."
13.08.26News
"It's a long journey to Aldershot, it feels like it's a long journey almost every time. I enjoy it, I'm used to it now and I think the lads are as well. We're just looking forward to our first away trip."
"We don't want that to turn into a hamstring issue, it's just a bit of stiffness in there at the moment. He's got a good chance of being available as well."
Lee Clark admits he's confident defender Jay Benn will be available for selection ahead of Hartlepool United's long trip to Hampshire to take on Aldershot Town.
"It wasn't all doom and gloom. It looks horrendous on paper, but you've got to take that away. You've got to think about what's best for this football club."
Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark is expecting a difficult test when Pools make the long trip to Aldershot Town on Saturday.
"Now the real stuff begins. This is what we've geared up for, this is what it was all about when we reported back at the end of June. Now it's upon us."
06.08.26News
Hartlepool United have discovered their group stage opponents following the club's divisive decision to take part in the National League Cup.
"For me, wearing the armband doesn't change anything. I'll keep trying to lead by example every day, on and off the pitch, and do everything I can to help the team."
Hartlepool United are preparing to kick off their National League campaign with the visit of relegated Barrow on Saturday. Is this how Lee Clark's side will line up?
05.08.26Opinion
"It's good to have a home game to start but Barrow have just come down and you'd imagine they'll be looking to bounce straight back. It's a difficult game, it's a difficult league."
04.08.26News
"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."
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