Hartlepool United News

Recent postponements against Brentford and Tranmere have prevented January signings Chris Robertson, Rhys Murphy and Graham Cummins from making their North End bows, while free agents Nicky Hunt and Aaron Brown joined at the start of this month to further bolster Westley's defensive options.

Pools settle for hard-earned point Hartlepool and Bournemouth played out an attritional goalless draw in freezing conditions at Victoria Park.

Sheffield United closed to within a point of fierce rivals Sheffield Wednesday after Saturday's League One programme was decimated by the weather.

Hartlepool manager Neale Cooper is expected to name an unchanged side for the home clash, which passed a 12noon pitch inspection on Friday.

Cherries boss Lee Bradbury has welcomed the selection dilemma caused by the performances of wing kings Scott Malone and Donal McDermott.

The filming of a new film, Harrigan starring Stockton-born actor Stephen Tompkinson is taking place in Hartlepool.

MEET Derek Welsh, the Poolie who's idea - and doll - has had millions of people chuckling at their television screens.

NEALE Cooper isn't in a rush to make any new signings at Hartlepool United - he feels his players are proving they don't necessarily need any additions.

The former Our Lady's Catholic High School pupil, who was studying at Cardinal Newman College, was today described as "the greatest person in this world" by shocked friends.

PRESENTED with what he admits was an unlikely opportunity, Neale Cooper is determined to make the most of being given a second chance at Hartlepool United.

It is a top-versus-bottom clash at The Valley where Chris Powell's Addicks , who lead the table by ten points, take on 22nd-placed Rochdale .

Murphy may return, Miller bannedCarlisle defender Peter Murphy could return to the starting line-up against Chesterfield, but striker Lee Miller begins a three-game ban.Murphy, who has been struggling with a back injury in recent weeks, returned to the substitutes' bench for last week's defeat at Hartlepool and could be ready to resume his ... (more)

Barker sweats on duoBury manager Richie Barker is sweating on the fitness of midfield duo David Worrall and Giles Coke ahead of Hartlepool's visit to Gigg Lane.Worrall hobbled out of Tuesday night's impressive 1-1 draw with npower League One leaders Charlton with a hamstring complaint midway through the second half.Coke was withdrawn in the closing ... (more)

Liam Sercombe is poised to hand Exeter City a welcome boost ahead of tomorrow's trip along the south coast to Bournemouth after returning to training ahead of schedule.

The 37-year-old Peru international, who won 95 caps and made 466 league and cup appearances, ended a spell at Hartlepool United to take up the post.

Hartlepool chief executive Russ Green has paid tribute to Ritchie Humphreys after the skipper's 500th appearance for the club.

Carlisle managing director John Nixon has expressed his disappointment after the club's appeal against Lee Miller's red card was turned down.

West View Primary School headteacher Andy Brown tempts pupil and Hartlepool United supporter Taylor Robinson into putting on a Darlington shirt, as teachers and fellow Hartlepool United supporters Jonathan Armstrong and Sue Horton look on DON'T whisper it too loudly - but the headteacher at Hartlepool's West View Primary School is a Darlington fan.

TWO wins, two draws of late and it's been a solid start to life back at Hartlepool United for Neale Cooper, but the boss was quick to play down his impact.

CARLO ANCELOTTI is hoping there will be another opportunity for Paris St-Germain to sign Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez in the future.