Jamie Miley has opened up on his relationship with outgoing Hartlepool United manager Nicky Featherstone.

Hartlepool United midfielder Jamie Miley has praised the support he has received from outgoing manager Nicky Featherstone over the last 18 months.

The former Newcastle United midfielder has enjoyed his first experience of regular first-team football with Pools after joining from the Magpies during the January 2025 transfer window. His move to the Prestige Group Stadium saw Miley share a dressing room with Featherstone as the latter was still a registered player at the time and he was able to rely on his fellow midfielder’s experience and knowhow as he adapted to life in the National League.

The relationship between the duo was given a new dynamic when Featherstone took over as interim manager in the aftermath of Simon Grayson’s departure in October last year before he was handed the role on a permanent basis just under two months later. The Pools stalwart saw his managerial reign come to an end at the weekend as his side ended their season with a defeat at Boston United and Miley will have a new manager by the time he and his Pools team-mates return to pre-season training in June.

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However, there was a clear respect for his now former manager as he assessed the impact Featherstone has made on his career during his time with Pools. He said: “Brilliant. When I came in last season in January, he really helped me when I first came in as a player and that’s just followed on as he’s gone into the management role. I think he has been a big help for me coming in.”

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