Head coach Anthony Limbrick, who won five of his 17 matches at the helm but also helped to navigate a hugely challenging few months off the pitch, was replaced by former Blackpool, Leeds, Sunderland and Huddersfield manager Simon Grayson on Thursday. Grayson, who hasn't managed in England since 2021 and has never taken charge of a non-league side, has spent the last few years coaching in India and Nepal, leading Lalitpur City to the Nepal Super League title in April. He becomes controversial owner Raj Singh's 12th permanent managerial appointment since he took over the club in 2018; of those, only promotion-winning boss Dave Challinor lasted more than a year in the role. Here's a look at how Limbrick's record during his time in charge of Pools compares to some of his predecessors.
5. John Askey: 29 per cent win record
Askey, who led Truro City to the National League South title last season, won 12, drew 11 and lost 18 of his 41 matches at Pools. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Keith Curle: 24 per cent win record
The experienced manager won seven, drew seven and lost 15 of his 29 Pools games. Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Paul Hartley: nine per cent win record
The outspoken Scotsman won just one of his 11 matches at the helm, drawing four and losing six. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. Graeme Lee: 31 per cent win record
Facing the unenviable task of following in the prodigious footsteps of Dave Challinor, Lee led Pools to the fourth round of the FA Cup as well as the semi-finals of the Football League Trophy, winning 10, drawing 12 and losing 10 of his 32 matches. Photo: Frank Reid