 In January 2013, Hartlepool manager John Hughes revealed to the "Hartlepool Mail" that club in the higher divisions were looking to sign Flinders with Hughes saying "I know there are a lot of clubs looking at big Scotty.It's no surprise others are looking at him and we're just grateful and thankful that he's in goal for Hartlepool.The way he conducts himself in his training and preparation and his values are first class."