Pools duo Adam Smith and Anthony Mancini were surprise guests at Hartlepool United Community Sports Foundation’s local school sessions this week.

Smith and Mancini surprised children at Throston Primary School, joining in two PE sessions and leading a school assembly.

Throston Primary School is among a number of schools that HUCSF work with as part of their community outreach.

“It was fantastic to see everyone,” stated Pools keeper Smith.

“We had a great time at the sessions and the children really enjoyed themselves. It’s nice to see the excellent work that the Foundation do in the community.”

Josh Mazfari and Louis Stephenson also surprised children at St Bega’s Primary School on Friday afternoon as part of their PE sessions.