With the hunt for Grayson's successor still ongoing, we've taken a look at 14 left-field managerial options Pools should consider.
9. Mark Cooper
Cooper, who had a spell at Pools as a player in the 1996/97 season, has considerable managerial experience and knows the National League well thanks to stints in charge of Kettering, Darlington, where he worked under Raj Singh, Forest Green Rovers, winning the club's first ever promotion to the Football League in 2017, and Yeovil, leaving the Glovers at the end of August following an underwhelming start to the new campaign. Photo: Ryan Hiscott
10. Dennis Kutrieb
The German led Ebbsfleet to the National League South title in 2023, with the Kent outfit amassing a remarkable 103 points and scoring a club record 110 goals. He has, however, since returned to his homeland and has been in charge of fourth tier side Berliner Dynamo for the last 14 months. Photo: Henry Browne
11. Graeme Lee
The former Pools defender was harshly dealt with during his first spell as manager at Victoria Park and was sacked despite securing the club's Football League status and overseeing runs to the fourth round of the FA Cup as well as the semi-finals of the Football League Trophy. Has done an excellent job in charge of National League North side Spennymoor, masterminding a memorable run to the final of the FA Trophy. Photo: Frank Reid
12. Steve Morison
The former Stevenage, Millwall and Leeds frontman spent six months in charge of Isthmian League Premier Division side Hornchurch, with his time at the helm hailed as "the most impressive first half of a season we have ever seen" by chairman Alex Sharp before taking over at League Two outfit Sutton. Was unable to prevent the Us from being relegated back to the National League in 2024 and led the South London side to a 12th placed finish last term. The 42-year-old was sacked in September after winning just one the first nine matches of the new season. Photo: Getty Images