Poolie Podcast

Joe Ramage and Rich Mennear discuss the first half of Hartlepool's 2023-24 National league campaign and look ahead to 2024 for Pools.

Join Joe Ramage and Rich Mennear as they discuss all the latest news surrounding the club. Vanarama National League action takes a back seat this week as Pools face a tough FA Cup clash against Chester FC.

Rich Mennear and Joe Ramage reflect on the highs and lows of Hartelpool's start to the season

Join Rich Mennear and Joe Ramage as they preview a new season with Hartlepool United kicking-off their campaign against Barnet this weekend. They also take a look at all the latest transfer news surrounding the club as John Askey finalises his squad ahead of their Vanarama National League campaign.

Verdict as Hartlepool United are relegated plus contract and sale latest

Bradford City review, Pools back in the bottom two and the first month under John Askey

Joe Ramage and Rich Mennear return with another episode of The Mail's Hartlepool United podcast.

Joe Ramage and Rich Mennear discuss the latest Hartlepool United news

Hartlepool Mail writers Joe Ramage and Rich Mennear discuss the Crawley win, the big Christmas party decision and Keith Curle's future at Pools

Mail writers Joe Ramage and Rich Mennear discuss Hartlepool United's league and cup form after a string of poor results

Hartlepool Mail writers discuss Everton U21 embarrassment for Pools

Raj Singh's outburst, Keith Curle's first game and Hartlepool United's upcoming fixtures previewed

Paul Hartley's sacking discussed as Keith Curle takes the Hartlepool United job - with Mail writers Joe Ramage and Rich Mennear

Mail writers Joe Ramage and Rich Mennear discuss Hartlepool United's season so far and preview the game against Crewe

The new League Two season is almost upon us and the Poolie Podcast returns to look ahead to the new campaign and assess how Paul Hartley’s first pre-season in charge has gone.

Pools host North East neighbours Sunderland in their final warm-up fixture before making the trip to Walsall to begin the new season.

And with a wave of new signings at the Suit Direct Stadium this summer there’s plenty to consider.

Here, our Hartlepool United writer Joe Ramage and Rich Mennear look back over Pools’ pre-season campaign including the defeat to Blackburn Rovers and talk about the signs of encouragement under new manager Hartley so far.

There is also a look at Pools’ transfer business this summer, and what might still be to come, and some of the injury concerns facing Hartley ahead of the trip to Walsall.

We also discuss some of the latest ground developments at the Suit Direct Stadium as fans get set to make their return to the stands.

Joe Ramage and Rich Mennear bring you all of the latest Hartlepool United transfer news and analysis ahead of the 2022-23 season.

The Poolie Podcast returns as our Hartlepool United reporter Joe Ramage and Richard Mennear look back on a busy number of weeks at the Suit Direct Stadium.

Pools got back to winning ways last week with a 3-2 win over Newport County as we discuss who stood out at Rodney Parade as well as the significance of that win following the EFL Trophy exit and whether Pools can make a late push towards the play-offs.

There is a look at both the EFL Trophy and the FA Cup and the role they have played for Pools this season as well as a look ahead to the summer and some of the key decisions facing Graeme Lee.

With a number of players out of contract, we look at who might stay and who could leave the Suit Direct Stadium this summer with Pools set to continue their stay in the Football League next season.

Richard Mennear and Joe Ramage discuss all things Pools in our latest Poolie Podcast.

Transfer business is high on the agenda with Graeme Lee looking to add further players to his squad ahead of the 11pm deadline on Monday.

We also reflect on the Papa John's Trophy cup win over Charlton and the business Pools still need to do in the transfer window.

Our Hartlepool United team return with the latest Poolie Podcast - with plenty on the agenda.

Richard Mennear is joined by Joe Ramage and the pair discuss the signings of Jake Hull and Marcus Carver as Pools make their first January signings.

We also reflect on a big week of cup wins over Bolton Wanderers and Blackpool ahead of the return to League Two action.

Join Richard Mennear and Hartlepool United writer Joe Ramage as our Poolie podcast returns ahead of what is hopefully a busy festive period for Graeme Lee’s side following the postponement of their League Two clash with Colchester United.

We discuss how Lee and assistant manager Michael Nelson have settled into life back at the Suit Direct Stadium following their appointment to replace former manager Dave Challinor earlier this month.

Pools have won three of their four games in all competitions since Lee’s arrival and will be looking to continue that form when they head to Mansfield on Boxing Day.

There is also a look towards the January transfer window and what areas Lee may look to strengthen in his side next month.

And we look at Pools’ upcoming cup fixtures with Lee’s side facing two intriguing ties in the New Year as they welcome Bolton Wanderers in the Papa John’s Trophy before an FA Cup third round tie with Blackpool at the Suit Direct Stadium.

This week's Poolie Podcast sees Dom Scurr and Joe Ramage joined by our football clubs editor Richard Mennear to discuss Dave Challinor's shock departure from Hartlepool United and look ahead to Saturday's big FA Cup first round tie against Wycombe Wanderers (3pm kick-off).

This week's Poolie Podcast sees Dom Scurr joined by our football clubs editor Richard Mennear to discuss Dave Challinor's new contract at Hartlepool United, the appointment of new board members and the latest team and injury news ahead of Saturday's trip to Stevenage (3pm kick-off).

This week's Poolie Podcast sees Dom Scurr joined by our football clubs editor Richard Mennear to discuss the latest developments at Hartlepool United, when Dave Challinor's contract is going to be signed as well as a look ahead to Saturday's match against Exeter City at Victoria Park (3pm kick-off).

This week's Poolie Podcast sees Dom Scurr joined by our football clubs editor Richard Mennear and supporter Mark Carroll to discuss the club’s transfer business this summer, recent results against Carlisle United and look ahead to Saturday’s big match against Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park (3pm kick-off).

Dom Scurr and Rich Mennear discuss some more arrivals and departures behind the scenes at Hartlepool United.

Pools have got off to a solid start to life back in League Two and prepare to host Carlisle United at Victoria Park this Saturday.

And with transfer deadline day fast approaching, we'll have analysis on all of  that and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast.

Dom Scurr and Rich Mennear are joined by Hartlepool United fan Stephen Lock to discuss the club's fortunes in the opening weeks of the 2021-22 campaign.

Pools have won one and lost two of their opening three matches and are preparing to host winless Walsall at Victoria Park this Saturday.

We'll have analysis on all of that and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast.

Dominic Scurr and Richard Mennear look ahead to Hartlepool United's League Two campaign.

It's just two days until Pools kick-off their competitive campaign at home to Crawley Town on August 7. It's been a busy and hectic summer at Victoria Park but there is plenty of excitement in the air.

Several new signings are expected in the coming weeks as well with Dave Challinor looking to strengthen his squad.

We'll have analysis on all of that and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast.

Dom Scurr and Joe Nicholson discuss Hartlepool United's pre-season so far and look ahead to the new League Two campaign.

It's just over a week until Pools kick-off their competitive campaign at home to Crawley Town on August 7. But after three straight pre-season defeats, the optimism is quickly fading.

But Pools are looking to bring several new signings in before the start of the season.

We'll have analysis on all of that and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast.

Dom Scurr and Richard Mennear are joined by lifelong Pools fan Ronnie Chambers to discuss the club's promotion to the Football League and look ahead to the new season.

It's been over two weeks since Hartlepool secured a dramatic penalty shoot-out promotion from the National League and now the dust has settled, things are reasonably quiet at the moment.

There's a month to go until the League Two season gets underway but Pools are yet to confirm a new player contract or signing so far this summer.

We'll have analysis on all of that and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast.

Richard Mennear is joined by the Hartlepool Mail's Dominic Scurr and lifelong Pools supporters Lee Crowe and Steve Arrundale - and there's only one thing on the agenda. The National League play-off, as Dave Challinor's men take Torquay United at Bristol City's Ashton Gate for a place in the Football League. 

Dom Scurr and Richard Mennear reflect on Hartlepool United's fantastic 3-2 play-off win over Bromley and look ahead to Sunday's semi-final at Stockport County.

The performances of Nicky Featherstone will be discussed as well as the latest team news looking ahead to Sunday's crunch match.

We'll have analysis on all that, a small preview of Pools' pre-season plans and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast.

Dom Scurr and Richard Mennear reflect on a positive weekend for Hartlepool United and look ahead to the play-offs.

Dave Challinor's side beat Weymouth 4-0 in front of 1,700 Poolies at Victoria Park to wrap up their regular 2020-21 National League season.

Now they prepare to host Bromley in the play-offs this Sunday.

We'll have analysis on all of that and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast.

Dom Scurr and Richard Mennear reflect on a disappointing weekend for Pools at Sutton and look ahead to the return of fans to Victoria Park this weekend. 

Dave Challinor's side were beaten 3-0 at Gander Green Lane on Sunday as fans returned to watch Sutton win the National League title. 

We also discuss Pools' team selection dilemmas and the concerns for the side heading into the play-offs.

We'll have analysis on all of  that and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast

Dom Scurr and Richard Mennear look ahead to a potentially decisive weekend of National League action for Hartlepool United.

Following back-to-back defeats, Pools travel to face Aldershot Town as they look to keep their top-three hopes alive with some crucial games elsewhere in the division. 

We'll have the latest team and injury news with Luke Armstrong and Gary Liddle set to return to the side this weekend.

We'll also have discussion regarding the return of fans and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast.

Dom Scurr and Richard Mennear look ahead to a crucial weekend of National League action. 

After two weeks without a game, Pools return to playing in front of the BT Sport cameras against play-off chasing Chesterfield before travelling to play Bromley less than 48-hours later. 

We'll have the latest on the transfer and injury front too following the recall of Richie Bennett to Stockport County and Ryan Johnson's return to training. 

We'll have analysis on that and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast.

Join Dom Scurr and Joe Nicholson for another edition of the Poolie Podcast. 

Hartlepool United are fresh from a 7-2 thrashing of Wealdstone. 

Indeed, Pools' upcoming National League home match against Chesterfield has been selected for live BT Sport coverage.

The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 on Saturday, May 1 at a slightly later kick-off time of 5:20pm.

Dom Scurr and Richard Mennear take you through this week's Hartlepool United news.

That includes the news that goalkeeper Ben Killip has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the 2020-21 season following further specialist assessment.

Pools feared for their number one after he was forced off early in the 2-2 draw at Boreham Wood on Easter Monday with an elbow injury as forward Rhys Oates had to replace him in goal.

We'll have analysis on that and more in the latest edition of the Poolie Podcast.

Dom Scurr and Richard Mennear are joined by Pools fan Mark Carroll for the second edition of the Poolie Podcast.

During this episode, the team chats about potential transfers and the contract situation at the club plus manager Dave Challinor's latest press conference.

We also take a look a Hartlepool's upcoming Easter games against Dagenham & Redbridge and Boreham Wood.

The Hartlepool Mail's chief football writer Dominic Scurr is joined by football clubs editor Richard Mennear and Pools fan Steve Arrundale for the first episode of our brand new Poolie Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss the National League, Hartlepool United's chances of promotion and good form.

And we'll also hear from Pools striker Luke Williams following his return from injury.