Chris Beech

Chris Beech, head of recruitment at Hartlepool United.

How HUFC standing in game is growing after busy summer of transfers

Danny Nye at the Prestige Group Stadium after joining Hartlepool United as head of performance & sports science ahead of the 2026/27 season.

HUFC make key backroom appointment as ex-Barnsley man joins

Chris Beech, head of recruitment at Hartlepool United FC.

Head of recruitment Chris Beech explains what inspired Pools return

Chris Maxwell, head of football operations at club advisors’ Bromby & Partners.

Exclusive Chris Maxwell outlines Hartlepool United recruitment strategy

Chris Beech, head of recruitment at Hartlepool United.

New striker & No1 HUFC transfer priorities amid Will Harris links

Chris Popov.

HUFC linked with ex-Leicester forward and former Brighton defender

Corey McKeown at Victoria Park.

Pools must continue building momentum after transfer breakthrough

Lee Clark, new Hartlepool United head coach.

Exclusive Ex-Pools star assesses transfer needs as Lee Clark impact predicted

Reiss McNally scores for Hartlepool United against York City (photo Frank Reid)

Pools can push for promotion next season - but they have work to do

Micky Barron delivers transfer message to Pools ahead of hectic summer

Lee Clark at the Prestige Group Stadium following his appointment as Hartlepool United new first team head coach.

Lee Clark on his Rotherham United spell and exciting HUFC project

Hartlepool United fans.

HUFC launch major new fan survey - this is how to have your say

New Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark.

Clark reveals conversation with Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith

New Hartlepool United first team head coach Lee Clark.

New head coach provides update on contract talks with HUFC trio

Lee Clark at the Prestige Group Stadium following his appointment as Hartlepool United boss.

Hartlepool United appoint Lee Clark as first team head coach

The frontman, who scored for the second time in three games as Pools beat Truro on Saturday, has reiterated his support for interim boss Nicky Featherstone to be named the club's next permanent manager. Picture by Frank Reid.

Reid backs Featherstone to land permanent Pools manager's job after Truro win
Hartlepool United striker Alex Reid admits he would "love" interim manager Nicky Featherstone, who he hailed as "brilliant", to land the Pools manager's job on a permanent basis.
Robbie Stelling

Featherstone, who has overseen a run of six matches unbeaten during a successful spell in caretaker charge, admits becoming permanent Pools manager is "something I want to do". Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone admits becoming permanent Pools boss is "something I want to do"

Pools have now been on the hunt for their next permanent manager for more than six weeks following the sacking of Simon Grayson last month. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools understood to have held talks with three candidates over manager's job

Beech, who made more than 100 appearances for Pools during his playing days, admitted he's "spoken to three or four clubs" amidst speculation linking him to the vacant manager's job at Victoria Park. Picture by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Chris Beech addresses speculation linking him to Pools job

Listen as Robbie Stelling and Richard Mennear discuss the ongoing search for a new permanent manager in the latest episode of the Hartlepool Mail's Poolie Podcast. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Listen as Poolie Podcast discuss ongoing search for new permanent manager

Hartlepool United have posted a "club update" on their official website and social media channels, confirming that the hunt for a new permanent manager "remains ongoing". Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools provide club update as hunt for new permanent manager "remains ongoing"

The Hartlepool Mail understands that Pools have held talks with Chris Beech, who enjoyed a distinguished spell as a player at Victoria Park, over the vacant manager's job. Picture by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Pools understood to have held talks with former midfielder over manager's job

Phillips won seven of his 16 games in charge in the North East as he steered Pools away from the relegation zone and to a 12th placed finish.

Former Pools boss takes charge at National League rivals

Hartlepool United goalkeeper Joel Dixon is beaten for AFC Fylde's opener.

Pools lose 2-1 at second-bottom AFC Fylde

Chris Beech enjoyed his time with Hartlepool United as a player. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Chris Beech reflects on Pools spell

Ex-Hartlepool United midfielder Chris Beech has been placed in temporary charge of AFC Fylde. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Ex-HUFC midfielder placed in temporary charge of struggling National League club

Former Carlisle head coach Chris Beech. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Former Pools midfielder leaves managerial post at League Two rivals
Carlisle United have parted company with manager Chris Beech following a poor start to the League Two season.
Dominic Scurr

Carlisle head coach Chris Beech (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

'I would be offended if I’m not booed!' – Ex-Pools man looks ahead to Vic return

Gime Toure has a new club after leaving Hartlepool United

Toure finds new club after Pools exit

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