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.
9. Dave Challinor: 46 per cent win record
The one manager to achieve unmitigated success under Raj Singh, Challinor led Pools to promotion back to the Football League in 2021 and won 41, drew 24 and lost 25 of his 90 games in charge. Photo: Mark Fletcher
10. Craig Hignett: 34 per cent win record
Returning for a second permanent stint in the Pools dugout, Hignett won 11, drew 10 and lost 11 of his 32 matches. Photo: Mark Fletcher
11. Richard Money: 25 per cent win record
Raj Singh's first permanent appointment since taking charge, Money won two, drew two and lost four of his eight Pools games. Photo: Frank Reid
12. Matthew Bates: 32 per cent win record
Bates, who played for Pools prior to taking charge, won 13, drew 12 and lost 13 of his 38 matches at the helm. Photo: Mark Fletcher