Askey could hand a start to Hartlepool’s returning midfielder Nicky Featherstone after the club’s former captain penned a short-term deal earlier this week.

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Former Blackburn Rovers and Barrow man Grayson spent a short period on trial with John Askey’s side in pre-season but has now joined Hartlepool’s until the end of the season.

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Hartlepool’s captain has been in and out of the team under manager John Askey since his arrival in February and could be set to make his final appearance at the Suit Direct Stadium this afternoon with the midfielder out of contract in the summer.

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Hartlepool’s clash with Fylde was one of several to fall victim to the freezing temperatures around the country after a pitch inspection on the morning of the game confirmed the fixture could not take place.

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It may only be the first game of the season, but the continuation of Hartlepool’s defensive frailties from last season is worrying and the need to be able to keep a clean sheet grows by the week.

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