League Two strugglers prepare pare to face Potters
By John Lyons

SHOOTING STAR: Josh Umerah scores in Pools’ second round win against Harrogate and, Inset, Keith Curle
PICTURE: Alamy

UPBEAT Hartlepool United boss Keith Curle has urged his players to seize their chance in the FA Cup spotlight when they host Stoke City this afternoon.
Pools can put their fight to preserve their EFL status to one side for the day as they take on Alex Neil’s Championship outfit.
They will go into the tie as underdogs against a side two rungs higher, but the experienced Curle will expect his troops to give...