Hartlepool boss Dave Jones has problems in defence ahead of Saturday's clash with League Two promotion title-chasers Plymouth as he attempts to secure his first win since taking charge. Central defender Matthew Bates limped off during Tuesday night's 3-0 defeat at Luton with a hamstring problem while Liam Donnelly, who has played at full-back in recent weeks, is already sidelined by an ankle in...Full Story »

Hartlepool secured their first home win since mid-August, with a 1-0 victory over Cheltenham at Victoria Park. Pools had not won on home turf since August 18 - and they had to work hard to secure an FA Cup win over non-league opponents. The Robins were relegated from the Football League last season as Pools stayed up, but there was little between the teams on this occasion. Pools defender Mat...Full Story »

Hartlepool defender Matthew Bates is an injury doubt for the home game against Northampton. Bates was forced out of Saturday's defeat at Portsmouth due to a dead leg and was replaced by Nicky Featherstone, who will return to the starting line-up if the former Middlesbrough centre-half fails to make it. Manager Ronnie Moore handed first appearances to new signings Marvin Morgan and David Mirfin...Full Story »

Hartlepool defender Matthew Bates is expected to return to contention for the FA Cup clash with East Thurrock. Bates has missed the last two games due to a calf injury but returned to full training this week and is hoping to feature. Boss Paul Murray will be without midfielder Tommy Miller for the first-round tie against the Isthmian League Premier Division side due to a calf problem that kept...Full Story »

Hartlepool are again expected to be without Matthew Bates for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Newport at Victoria Park. The 27-year-old defender is still having treatment on a calf injury which forced him to miss last week's loss at Cambridge. Stuart Parnaby and Jack Compton remain sidelined with knee injuries, having both been missing for more than a month now. New boss Paul Murray must de...Full Story »