Bentley Knows In-Form Hartlepool Will Push His Team

Morecambe boss Jim Bentley says Vanarama National League outfit Hartlepool have shown they will cause his team problems in the FA Cup first round.

These two sides were up against each other last season in League Two with Hartlepool going down on the final day, a number of changes have happened led by manager Craig Harrison, writes Tom Feaheny.

“It will be a tough game for us. Hartlepool are a good side and in good form," Bentley said to the Visitor.

“They are still a big club with most of the squad still in place from last year when they were in our division, so we will know what to expect of them and they will know about us."

"They turned in a good display when I went to watch them and we won’t be taking anything for granted.

“The players can’t feel sorry for themselves because Hartlepool will be waiting to throw the boot in if they do, so they have to make sure they come out fighting, hopefully with the fans right behind them.”

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