Dave Challinor was able to enjoy Sunday's celebrations but by Monday was already back in 'work mode'Hartlepool United have little time to enjoy their promotion from the National League as preparations for the new League Two season must begin immediately, says boss Dave Challinor. Pools ended a four-year spell outside the English Football League with Sunday's win over Torquay. However, with just six weeks to go before the new campaign, assembling a side will be the primary focus. "Primarily from our perspective, our sole focus has to be getting the squad together," Challinor continued. "We won't be having any pre-season friendlies if we don't have a squad, so, that's where we are.

Source: BBC June 23, 2021 16:52 UTC