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Hartlepool United 1-2 Anstey Nomads: Visitors stun Nicky Featherstone’s Pools

Anstey Nomads’ victory over National League Hartlepool United was labelled ‘the best day in the club’s history’ by proud boss Conrad Logan.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
14 December 2025

Anstey Nomads’ Jordan Annable celebrates after scoring their first goal and, inset, the visitors celebrate their famous victory

Conrad hails his Anstey heroes
By Morgan Jameson

HARTLEPOOL 1
Darcy 90+5

ANSTEY NOM 2
Annable 13, Chitiza 56
Anstey Nomads’ victory over National League Hartlepool United was labelled ‘the best day in the club’s history’ by proud boss Conrad Logan.
A goal in each half from Jordan Annable and Tendai Chitiza put the NPL Midlands side in control.
And even though Pools halved the deficit through Campbell Darcy in stoppage time, it wasn’t enough to prevent a historic victory for the Leicestershire club.
“To come here to a club that’s steeped in history and do a job and win the game is fanta...

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