One of the most eagerly-awaited days of the close season is moving ever-nearer with the fixtures for the 2009/2010 campaign set to be released on Wednesday 17^th June at 10am.

We will of course bring you all the fixtures for next term here on the Official Website as soon as they're released so make sure you log on to find out when Pools are taking on the likes of Southampton, Charlton and Norwich next term.

And don't forget that the draw for the First Round of the Carling Cup will be made next Tuesday and we'll have all the details on that available too.

If you're always on the move or even planning a trip out of the country then make sure you sign-up to our Text Alerts Service - that way we'll text you the info hot off the press!

By signing-up now you'll get the lowdown on who we play on the first day, the last day and details of all the biggest games in between including the festive schedule.

Plus, joining our Text Alerts Service will also mean you can keep on top of all the other breaking news from Victoria Park so if any new players arrive you'll be among the first to know.

Click here for more details on how you can sign-up to our Official Text Alerts Service.