Here's a look at how Simon Grayson's record after 14 games as Pools boss compares to some of his predecessors.
13. Craig Hignett: 35.71% win record - won five, drew five, lost four, scored 21, conceded 18.
Hignett won five of his first 14 matches after taking charge on a permanent basis for the second time in January 2019. Photo: Mark Fletcher
14. Richard Money: 25% win record - won two, drew two, lost four, scored nine, conceded 12.
Money's brief reign is not an era too many Pools fans remember with much fondness. Photo: Frank Reid
15. Matthew Bates: 35.71% win record - won five, drew five, lost four, scored 16, conceded 15.
Having previously taken caretaker charge, Bates was handed the job on a permanent basis in February 2018. Photo: Mark Fletcher
16. Craig Harrison: 35.71% win record - won five, drew 4, lost 5, scored 13, conceded 14.
Was dealt an extremely difficult hand with Pools in a perilous financial position and has since gone on to achieve considerable success in Wales with The New Saints. Photo: Frank Reid
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