Hartlepool United news

Colin Cooper will start life as Hartlepool boss in League Two with a trip to Rochdale on August 3.

Hartlepool will begin next season with a trip to Rochdale.

Colin Cooper said his side can take inspiration from Bradford when they take on Nottingham Forest in the first round of the Capital Cup

Nottingham Forest will host Hartlepool in Round 1 of the Capital One Cup.

Hartlepool chairman Ken Hodcroft has told fans that season-ticket sales will determine how much boss Colin Cooper will have to spend.

Colin Cooper has already been in touch with the north east's 'big three' about the possibility of bringing players to Hartlepool this summer.

Colin Cooper has already been in touch with the north east's 'big three' about the possibility of bringing players to Hartlepool this summer.

Hartlepool have appointed Colin Cooper as their new manager following the sacking of John Hughes earlier this month.

Former manager Neale Cooper described Ritchie Humphreys as "a true Hartlepool legend" following the club's decision to release the midfielder.

Hartlepool's record appearance-maker Ritchie Humphreys has been released by the club.

Hartlepool defender Peter Hartley sees no reason why the club cannot emulate Yeovil and work their way up the npower Football League.

Sam Collins and Andy Monkhouse are staying at Hartlepool for the 2013/14 campaign.

Graham Kavanagh is poised to commit himself to Carlisle with Colin Cooper expected to be named as Hartlepool's new manager later this week.

Hartlepool will play Dutch second tier sides Almere City and Telstar during a mini-tour of Holland in July.

Hartlepool manager John Hughes and reserve-team coach Micky Barron have had their contracts terminated.

Evan Horwood heads a list of six players to be released by Hartlepool.

Hartlepool manager John Hughes warned of a lot of hard work was to come after his side's six-year stay in npower League One ended with a 2-2 draw at Crawley.

Jamie Proctor and Andy Monkhouse shared all four goals as Crawley and Hartlepool drew 2-2 at the Broadfield Stadium.

Hartlepool manager John Hughes is expected to name an unchanged starting line-up at Crawley.

John Hughes will watch Hartlepool's final game of the season from the stands after he was given a two-match touchline ban by the Football Association.