Here are 12 things we learned from the final Pools press conference of the season:
5. Phillips targets "six or seven" new permanent signings
During his successful first summer with South Shields, Phillips signed 11 new players but the Pools boss admitted he's not expecting things to be quite so frantic at his new side. With a number of players still contracted for another season in the North East, Phillips is targeting "six or seven" permanent signings as well as one or two season-long loans. Photo: Mark Fletcher
6. Pools boss hoping he can make use of Sunderland connections
Phillips scored 134 goals in 244 appearances for the Black Cats, bagging 30 goals in a single Premier League season and winning the European golden shoe, and the Pools boss is hopeful that he can make use of his standing at the Stadium of Light and perhaps bring in a player or two from Sunderland. Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Retained list out next week
Phillips confirmed that his side's released and retained list is set to be published next week. Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Mani D thinks Pools can challenge for promotion next season
Mani Dieseruvwe was also speaking to the press as he bids to end a career best season, during which he has scored 23 goals in all competitions, on a high. And the prolific striker, who is contracted to Pools for another season, feels the squad has the makings of one which can compete towards the top end of the National League next term. Photo: Mark Fletcher