By Thomas Hannah

MAIN MAN: Ryan Johnson, third left, fires Hartlepool United in front
PIC: Shutter Press

HARTLEPOOL United gained swift revenge for their FA Trophy defeat to FC Halifax Town with a solid victory to lift them to third in the National League table.
Seven days after the Shaymen beat Pools on penalties – and before the sides meet in the league again on January 2 – Pools this time came out on top.
The visitors had Nyal Bell sent off for a second yellow card in the second half. The win means Pools have won three successive home games as they aim to sustain a prom...