The 2019-20 campaign for Hartlepool United was a season of dramatic resurgence, with The Monkey Hangers battling through a turbulent start to finish 12th in the National League, their final position determined by a points-per-game calculation after the season's curtailment. Spearheading the attack was the enigmatic French forward Gime Toure, whose 12 crucial league goals provided the spark in a campaign built on the transformative arrival of manager Dave Challinor, who drove the team from 16th place into genuine play-off contention. It was a turbulent but promising year that provided the club with a renewed sense of belief and remains a defining chapter in the history of 'Pools.