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.

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.