Hartlepool United's search for a new manager is ongoing (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)Hartlepool United's search for a new manager is ongoing (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)
Hartlepool United's search for a new manager is ongoing (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Hartlepool United manager odds: Ex-Newcastle United coach Andy Woodman, former Middlesbrough and Bournemouth boss Jonathan Woodgate plus ex-Charlton, Newport and Millwall manager's listed

Hartlepool United’s search for a new manager is just beginning, but already, a standout candidate is emerging.

Dave Challinor’s decision to leave Hartlepool was announced by the club on Monday night, with a confirmation that he had joined Stockport County following 24 hours later.

Whilst all the off-field developments take centre stage at Pools, they have the tricky task of facing League One side Wycombe Wanderers in the FA Cup on Saturday with former player Antony Sweeney taking charge of the side, as he did during Tuesday’s 1-0 Papa John’s Trophy victory over Everton Under-23’s.

As a new chapter dawns at Hartlepool, who will be the next person to take the reins and drive the club forward?

Here, we have listed the nine managers the bookies are tipping to become the next man in the dugout at The Vic:

Who would you like to see take the job? Drop us a follow @HUFCMail on Twitter and let us know your pick.

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