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ARTICLES
FIVE more free agents that Hartlepool United could sign this summer
Hartlepool United are desperate for a few additions to the squad ahead of the upcoming League Two season. The free-agent market is a...
FIVE free agents Hartlepool United could sign this summer
Hartlepool United have been busy in the transfer market so far, but there still is a lot more work to do. Manager Paul Hartley has used...
World Cup Preview: A look at Iran vs England
England's opening game at World Cup 2022 is against Iran in Group B on November 21st at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar. The...
FIVE Scottish based players that Hartlepool United could sign this summer
Pools have been busy in the transfer market in the last week with six additions to the squad: Kyle Letheren Reghan Tumilty, Euan Murray,...
Hartlepool United still on the hunt for a new manager
Hartlepool United are still looking for a new manager for the upcoming season, following the sacking of Graeme Lee back in May – with one...
English Players Abroad XI 2
In February last year we took a look at the English players playing in leagues abroad last season, and there has been some movements....
Omar Bogle fact-file: Who is the new Hartlepool United signing?
Hartlepool United have been crying out for a big striker this season, it did not quite work out with Mike Fondop - but the signing of...
Isaac Fletcher fact-file: Who is the new Hartlepool United signing?
Hartlepool United have announced the signing of Isaac Fletcher on loan from Middlesbrough for the remainder of the season. The 6 foot 4"...
An XI of players born in England but who currently play for a different nation
England have a plethora of talent at their disposable, players such as Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Harry Kane. This makes it hard for a...
PREVIEW: San Marino vs England
Gareth Southgate's Three Lions return to San Marino to face the small nation once again in World Cup Qualifiers The game will kick off at...
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard appointed Aston Villa boss
Liverpool club legend Steven Gerrard appointed Aston Villa manager on a three-and-a-half year deal, ending his time as Rangers boss. The...
Preview: Hartlepool United vs Newport County
Hartlepool United face Newport County at the unusual time of 19:45 on Friday night as Pools look to continue their good run of form....
PREVIEW: England vs Ukraine
Thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane, England beat the Germans 2-0 to advance into the quarter finals. And after a 2-1...
PREVIEW: England vs Germany
England face old rivals Germany tonight in the Euros Round of 16 at Wembley Stadium and live on BBC One at 5pm. Gareth Southgate's side...
5 Loan players Hartlepool United could bring in for the League Two season
Hartlepool United will spend the 2021/22 season back in League Two after beating Torquay United in the playoff final to earn promotion...
A look at Hartlepool United's promotion winning stats
It was a tremendous season for Hartlepool United in a season which resulted in the number one target at the beginning of the season -...
PREVIEW: Czech Republic vs England
England face Czech Republic tonight at Wembley live on ITV at 8pm and Gareth Southgate must change things around. After a comfortable but...
Hal Walker's Euro 2021 Dark Horses
Friday evening marked the launch of the 16th UEFA European Championship and experts are already debating their favourites to lift the...
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