Nicky Featherstone is among a number of Hartlepool United players who are out of contract or will return to their parent clubs this summer. MI News & SportNicky Featherstone is among a number of Hartlepool United players who are out of contract or will return to their parent clubs this summer. MI News & Sport
Nicky Featherstone is among a number of Hartlepool United players who are out of contract or will return to their parent clubs this summer. MI News & Sport

14 players set to leave Hartlepool United this summer including ex-Sunderland defender and former Stockport County striker - photo gallery

Hartlepool United's stay in the Football League has come to an end with the club set to return to the National League in 2023-24.

And while Hartlepool’s league status will change, so too could a number of players at the Suit Direct Stadium.

John Askey will have to assess his squad this summer with several players heading out of contract or returning to their parent clubs.

Here we look at who The Mail understands could leave the Suit Direct Stadium with new deals yet to be agreed.