Despite settling for consecutive stalemates against Boreham Wood and Southend over the past week, the Durham-based outfit are unbeaten in all of their first six appearances. Storming their way to a stellar 3-0 romp against Woking on August 23rd, the former Blackpool boss has seen his squad gain a string of plaudits since opening up the 2025/26 campaign. Getting the midweek fixtures underway knowing that they could skyrocket their way to the National League table, Hartlepool have also gained a reputation for their defensive steel.
Josue De Paula hit a three-run homer in a four-run fourth inning leading the National League to a 4-2 victory over the American League in the All-Star Futures Game.
Former Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham striker Andy Carroll has joined sixth-tier Dagenham & Redbridge on a free transfer. Carroll has signed a reported three-year deal with the National League South outfit after leaving Bordeaux last month.