FEATHERSTONE HELPS POOLS

NICKY Featherstone will be making sure to watch his goal on repeat after helping Hartlepool end their wretched run of form to stun Morecambe on Friday night.

Without either a win or goal since November 22, The Pools burst out of the traps with Padraig Amond, Billy Paynter and Featherstone putting them firmly in the driving seat after just 24 minutes.

Morecambe hit back after the break with Andrew Fleming reducing the deficit before Ryan Edwards netted in stoppage time,

Featherstone’s goal was his first since the end of August and came after being found expertly by Michael Woods.

“It was a nice little move for my goal. I took a touch to open my body and then in the end it was a nice goal and gave us a good lead for the second half,” said Featherstone.

“Woodsy’s got my assist for my first goal of the season, so I owe him a couple of beers. It