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Pools skipper calls for winning habit
SAM Collins today admitted Hartlepool United need to start finding the winning habit after being held at non-league Whitley Bay.

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THREE points weren't at stake nor the guarantee of success in the forthcoming campaign.

Pools boss issues relegation warning
OUTSPOKEN Chris Turner today issued a stark warning about the need for new players after Hartlepool United's pre-season campaign slumped to a new low.

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THE pre-season embarrassments for Hartlepool United just keep coming.

Breaking transfer news: Wednesday, July 28: Chelsea, Man City, Benfica, Arsenal, Leeds, QPR, Newcastle and more.
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Pools can follow Leeds example
NEIL Austin today said he hoped Hartlepool United could "do a Leeds" when the side resume their pre-season programme.

Pools silent on takeover rumours
HARTLEPOOL United were today maintaining their silence amid fresh speculation surrounding outside investment in the club.

Pools boss working towards York rehearsal
CHRIS Turner will use Hartlepool United's friendly double header to finalise his side for the opening day dress rehearsal.

Breaking transfer news: Thurs, July 29 - Liverpool, Chelsea, Man Utd, Spurs, Man City, Sunderland, Aston Vila
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Pools boss: Rochdale not Leeds is what matters
CHRIS Turner today insisted the only result Hartlepool United must get right is the opening League One match at Rochdale.

Ex-Manchester City ace set for Pools trial
VETERAN striker Jon Macken is set to join Hartlepool United on trial as Chris Turner looks to boost his options ahead of the League One campaign.

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HARTLEPOOL United were taken to the cleaners by Championship news boys Leeds United in a Victoria Park rout.

Pools boss to name strongest side against Leeds
CHRIS Turner will give another indication of the side likely to start the League One campaign when Leeds United descend on Victoria Park tomorrow (kick-off 3pm).

Aberdeen pull out of race for Pools star
A POTENTIAL hurdle to Hartlepool United's pursuit of Evan Horwood has been removed after Aberdeen pulled out of the running for the left-back.

Pools star: Rochdale more important than Leeds
DENIS Behan today insisted Hartlepool United's focus remains on their league opener rather than causing a pre-season upset over Leeds United.

Pools boss wants more competition
CHRIS Turner today reiterated the need for increased competition in Hartlepool United's squad despite his fringe players earning the club's first pre-season victory.

Pools striker glad for Shields run-out
DENIS Behan will gladly accept any opportunities to feature for Hartlepool United to regain his sharpness for the League One opener.

Pools boss could offload strikers
CHRIS Turner could send his surplus strikers out on loan after admitting he is struggling to include them in Hartlepool United's new system.

Pools tickets for Leeds clash on sale
TICKETS are now on sale for Hartlepool United's home friendly with Leeds United on Saturday.

Trial stars pass test for Pools star
TONY Sweeney today claimed Hartlepool United's trialist trio have eased concerns over a lack of summer signings.

Brown fitness poser
CHRIS Turner today admitted James Brown's fitness remains a balancing act.

Breaking transfer news: Saturday: July 24: Spurs, Real Madrid, Man United, Chelsea, Barca, Stoke, West Ham, Liverpool, Blackburn and more
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EVAN Horwood's first goal in Hartlepool United colours helped to earn a draw in their second and final Dutch friendly.

Pools regulars to face Dutch
CHRIS Turner will name a starting line-up tonight which bears more of a resemblance to Hartlepool United's first choice XI.

Hartley ready to fight for place
PETER Hartley will fight to establish himself in the heart of Hartlepool United's defence this season.

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HARTLEPOOL United suffered defeat in the opening game of their pre-season campaign.

Horwood on Pools trip despite Aberdeen talks
TRIALIST Evan Horwood flew to Holland with the rest of the Hartlepool United squad last night despite holding talks with Aberdeen.

Duo out of Pools opener
JAMES Brown and Ritchie Humphreys will not feature in Hartlepool United's opening pre-season friendly tomorrow night.

Scottish club to snatch Evan?
A LEADING Scottish club have made a bid to sign on-trial Hartlepool United defender Evan Horwood.

Pools star looks for one better
NEIL Austin walked away with two top awards last year – and the Hartlepool United defender hopes to play even better next season.