FRUSTRATION is the watchword when it comes to wingers for Ronnie Moore.

Saddled with the inconsistent Jack Compton last season – Marmite was one of the kinder descriptions used to describe him in public – the Hartlepool United boss is now trying to get the best out of Kudus Oyenuga.

On his first start at the weekend, Oyenuga scored his first goal. But after signing the one-time Tottenham prospect in the summer, it’s taken until now before Moore felt he was ready to start, as he was put on a fitness programme tailored to prepare him for League Two.

While he scored the winner against Cheltenham in the FA Cup, Oyenuga impressed and frustrated in equal measure.

"I see some of the things he does in training, they are unbelievable,’’ said Moore. "You saw a bit of on Saturday in spurts, but if he can produce that over a 20-minute spell....

“He will give you an out-ball. He has pace and is a direct runner but he tended to want to come back at times.

"Is that because of tired legs because he hasn't played a lot of football? He came off because he said his hamstring was tight.

"I'm not sure it's a hamstring problem - sometimes do you think 'he's scored now he's coming off for a sit-down'? But I'd like to see the attitude of 'go and get a second then come for a sit-down'.’’

Oyenuga, London-born, moved to Pools in the summer after being released by Dundee United. He moved there from Hayes & Yeading, where he netted 18 times in 40 games.

He proved on Saturday he can finish, but Moore admitted: "He's a winger and wingers leave you tearing your hair out.

"But they do win you games. Last season we had wingers who could be match-winners or drive you crackers - at this level, that's what you get.

"Those who go by people and ping in crosses are not playing for Hartlepool. If they do that week-in, week-out, they are in the Championship.’’

A three-year deal at Dundee United turned into a loan spell at Cowdenbeath and a free transfer before Moore made his move.

At Spurs, Oyenuga was something of a talent in their Academy, but he failed to make the leap to the first-team squad.

And Moore sees enough natural ability in the 22-year-old for him to return to a higher level, admitted: "Kudus could step up but he's got to believe he can do that.

"The place to prove it is when that curtain goes up and the show starts. Go and show people what you're about.

"I've said to him that he can try every trick in the book in the attacking third, but if he tries it inside our half I'll have him.

"We can't be having the little tricks there and losing it. He's still learning about what we want from him."

Meanwhile, former Pools striker James Poole admits he can’t wait to face his old side in the FA Cup. Poole is now part of the Salford City side who Pools meet in the second round on a date yet to be confirmed.

He said: “It’s so exciting – and for the team to get another home draw is good as we have a good record. We can’t wait for it.

“We beat Notts County, but it didn’t come as a surprise, we have so much self-belief and know how good we are. It’s not a non league team in a traditional sense, there’s more to us than that.

“We knew there’s pressure on us, but it spurs us on as we know we have to perform and if we don’t perform we won’t be part of something that is going to be massive in football in the next few years.

“Everyone involved is desperate to be part of it.’’

He added: “I still keep in touch with people at Hartlepool and had some really nice messages, which sums Hartlepool up as a club, it’s a real community club and I hope results pick up.’’

Connor Smith scored twice yesterday as Pools’ reserves drew 2-2 at Doncaster. Carl Magnay played 90 minutes in midfield to put him in contention to start against Leyton Orient on Sunday.