Hartlepool United will appoint a new manager this summer after Nicky Featherstone’s managerial reign came to an end.

Former Hartlepool United favourite Tommy Miller has warned his old club they must get their recruitment right if they are to progress under a new manager.

Nicky Featherstone’s managerial reign was brought to an end following last weekend’s defeat at National League rivals Boston United and the club are currently assessing their options ahead of the first managerial appointment under new owner Landon Smith. Football advisory firm Bromby and Partners have overseen a widespread review of all football operations at the Prestige Group Stadium in recent months and that has played a significant role in the decision to move to appointment a new manager and bring an end to Featherstone’s time in charge.

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However, there are several other big calls to be made with a number of Pools players now entering the final weeks of their current contracts at the club and decisions must also be taken on possible permanent moves for loan signings such as Tyrese Sinclair and Cameron John. However, former Pools midfielder Miller has stressed getting the right man in charge must be the priority as he set out what his old club must look for as they move towards appointing Featherstone’s successor.

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He told The Mail: “It is a big summer. People have been disappointed with the lack of investment from Raj Singh and the lack of quality that has been brought in. The recruitment has been poor if I’m honest. Landon Smith coming in, it’s massive for the area and he’s really brought into it. I’ve been to a few games when he’s been there and there’s a real sense of change at the football club.

“It’s going to be a massive summer no matter who they appoint as manager, he will get backed and from what I’m hearing the budget will be strong. They have to get the recruitment right because that’s massive - but they have to get the right manager in and it has to be someone that knows the league and has contacts and it really has to be the right appointment for the club.”

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