Dave Challinor

It's exactly four years since Hartlepool United won promotion to the Football League under Dave Challinor - we've taken a look at what the squad are up to now.

HUFC's 2021 promotion-winning squad - where are they now four years on?

Challinor, who led Pools back to the Football League in 2021, is targeting Championship football after agreeing a new three-year contract with Stockport County. Picture by Ben Roberts/Getty Images.

Former Pools boss targeting Championship football after extending County stay

We've taken a look at how Anthony Limbrick's Hartlepool United record compares to his 14 predecessors following the Australian's departure on Thursday.

How Limbrick's Pools record compares to his 14 predecessors following departure

Limbrick leaves Pools after winning five of his 17 games in charge but also having drawn plaudits for his handling of a turbulent few months off the pitch. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick's Hartlepool United tenure assessed

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Pools head coach satisfied with support from chairman Raj Singh

Johnson scored five goals in 37 games for Pools and helped Wimbledon win promotion to League One last season. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools defender signs new contract with League Two promotion winners

Challinor, who led Pools to a memorable promotion back to the Football League in 2021, is one of a number of names being linked to the vacant Middlesbrough job following the sacking of Michael Carrick. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Pools promotion-winning boss linked with vacant Championship job

Johnson scored five goals in 37 games for Pools and helped Wimbledon win promotion to League One last season. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools star in "advanced talks" over contract at League One new boys

Cass made 35 appearances during a successful loan spell at Pools as he helped Dave Challinor's side win promotion back to the Football League in 2021. Picture by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Former Pools promotion winner makes League Two switch

Southam-Hales made seven appearances on loan at Pools in the 2019/20 season before the campaign was curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Popular former Pools defender set for move from League One side

Despite some concerns over the full deposition of funds, the takeover of Hartlepool United seems to be edging ever closer. Picture by Frank Reid.

Takeover latest: light at the end of the tunnel at long last for Pools

The popular former Pools boss has come under fire after criticising Stockport fans who left their League One play-off semi-final penalty shootout defeat before Ethan Galbraith's winning spot-kick. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Challinor under fire after criticising fans following Stockport's play-off exit

The former Mansfield, Carlisle and Northampton boss won seven of his 29 games in charge of Pools but admitted he was frustrated by the timing of his dismissal. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools boss reflects on relationship with owner Raj Singh

There have been a staggering 26 changes in the dugout since Featherstone first signed for Pools in October 2014. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone reflects on another season of managerial instability

Challinor, who led Pools to a memorable promotion from the National League in 2021, has been linked with the vacant West Bromwich Albion job. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools boss touted as potential candidate for vacant Championship job

Featherstone, who has spent more than a decade at the Prestige Group Stadium during one of the most turbulent periods in the club's history, is optimistic about the future as the takeover saga rumbles on. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone optimistic about future despite latest takeover setback
Hartlepool United midfielder Nicky Featherstone admits he remains optimistic about the club's future despite another turbulent week.
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Hartlepool United are facing an uncertain future following the resignation of chairman Raj Singh and fans are divided as to what it might mean for the future of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

What does Raj Singh's resignation mean for Pools and what happens next?

Hartlepool United are facing an uncertain future but supporters are hoping there is light at the end of the tunnel after the interim board confirmed the club were already in talks with potential new owners. Picture by Frank Reid.

What next for Hartlepool United?

The Pools head coach admits he has spoken to chairman Raj Singh since his sudden resignation but insists he's fully focused on what happens on the pitch. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach discusses conversation with Singh

"Hard to answer" concerns over contract negotiations

Pools head coach Anthony Limbrick insists it is "business as usual" for his side following chairman Raj Singh's shock resignation on Tuesday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach responds to chairman's shock resignation

The popular frontman is confident Pools have the potential to challenge for promotion to the Football League next season, although whether he'll still be at the club to help them remains to be seen. Picture by Frank Reid.

Attacker confident Pools have potential to win promotion back to Football League

Divisive Hartlepool United owner Raj Singh has stepped down from his role as chairman with immediate effect. Picture by Frank Reid.

Raj Singh steps down as Pools chairman with immediate effect

The current Pools head coach has revealed that he met with former promotion-winning manager Dave Challinor last week. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Pools head coach reveals meeting with Dave Challinor

Pressure is already beginning to mount on the new Pools head coach following a disappointing run of five games without a win. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick insists he is relishing pressure that comes with Pools job

The Pools head coach has called for time as he looks to help implement a footballing identity and has pointed to the patient example of league leaders Barnet and principled boss Dean Brennan. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach calls for time as he looks to establish footballing identity

Pools have won just one of Anthony Limbrick's first five games in charge and the likeable Australian looks to have a big job on his hands if he's to turn their fortunes around. Picture by Frank Reid.

Head coach wants Pools to be "a lot better in both boxes"
Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick feels his side need to do "a lot better in both boxes" if they're to turn their disappointing form around.
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Limbrick has secured just five points from his first five games in charge and Pools are without a win in their last four matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick unfazed by size of challenge facing him as Pools "falling short"

The Pools head coach has inherited a squad largely assembled by outspoken former manager Darren Sarll, who focused his recruitment on physicality, reliability and robustness. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick discusses challenge of inheriting squad assembled by previous managers

Despite having only been in charge for four games, the pressure is already starting to build on Pools head coach Anthony Limbrick. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick relishing the pressure that comes with the Pools job

Pools have won just one of their last eight games and are staring down the barrel of another season of stagnation and mid-table mediocrity. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick assesses whether Pools have foundations in place for future success

Crawford, who made 116 appearances for Pools, is set to return to the Prestige Group Stadium for the first time since his departure with play-off chasing Altrincham on Tuesday night. Picture by Getty Images.

Featherstone relishing the prospect of reuniting with former teammate

The veteran midfielder has played under a staggering 26 different managerial or caretaker regimes since first signing for Pools under Paul Murray in 2014. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone discusses the importance of stability in the Pools dugout

Campbell, who has scored three goals in 29 games since signing for Pools in July, was the subject of particular criticism from frustrated fans at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Has criticism of Campbell gone too far?

The Pools head coach insists his side haven't given up hope of a play-off place despite Saturday's disappointing stalemate with relegation-threatened Maidenhead. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick insists Pools won't give up on a play-off place

Anthony Limbrick, who has managerial experience with the likes of Woking, Welsh side The New Saints and Gibraltar's Manchester 62, took over at Pools last week. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick looking to draw on past experiences as he settles into Pools hotseat

Anthony Limbrick is the 16th man to have taken charge of Pools on a permanent basis in the last decade. Just three of the past 15 have managed more than 12 months in the job. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick relishing pressure as he becomes 16th permanent boss in last decade

Killip made 150 appearances for Pools and was an important part of the side that won promotion in 2021 but left under a cloud after losing his place in the team. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools promotion-winning goalkeeper signs for Championship strugglers

Pools have won five and drawn five of their last 12 league games and supporters are beginning to believe in their side once again. Picture by Frank Reid.

How Lawrence, Limbrick and Skelton have got fans believing again

Burey scored three goals in seven League Two appearances during an impressive loan spell at Pools back in 2021.

Pools boss discusses potential return for popular former winger

The midfielder has spent more than a decade at Pools and is set to make his 600th career appearance this weekend.

Pools boss hails Featherstone's influence ahead of 600th career appearance

Pools have taken five points from three games since Lawrence took caretaker charge for the second time.

Could caretaker manager be set to become next permanent Pools boss?

The Irish attacker scored two goals in eight National League games for Pools, including a memorable winner away at Solihull Moors. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools striker signs for Irish Premier Division side St Patrick's Athletic

Cass has experience of winning promotion with Pools, Port Vale and, most recently, Stockport.

Former Pools promotion-winner signs for League Two Grimsby

Sarll is confident he has the right balance in his backroom staff despite both Dickinson and Featherstone's relative inexperience.

Sarll confident he has the right balance and blend in new look backroom staff

Ferguson, who is just seven away from bringing up 200 Pools appearances, wants to help his side return to the Football League next season.

Ferguson wants to help Pools push for promotion next season

Former Pools boss Dave Challinor steered Stockport to their second league title in three years.

Hartlepool's promotion-winning boss crowned League Two manager of the year

Kevin Phillips has had his say following his controversial exit last month.

Phillips claims contract offer was rescinded following "one minute phone call"

Sarll has never been shy of showing his emotions in the dugout.

Sarll promises to wear his heart on his sleeve on the touchline

Former Hartlepool United boss John Askey pictured before his departure on December 30.

Verdict: Hartlepool's year of decline is thankfully over

Tom Crawford made his 100th appearance for Hartlepool United against Kidderminster. Picture by FRANK REID

Ton-up Tom: Midfielder celebrates landmark Pools appearance

Hartlepool United enter the FA Trophy in the third round. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Hartlepool handed away tie in FA Trophy

John Askey has outlined his Hartlepool United system and why it has been difficult to change his approach.

John Askey outlines Hartlepool's tactical difficulties

Luke Hendrie made his third Hartlepool United debut in the win over Wealdstone. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)

Hendrie reflects on Pools return

Former Hartlepool United striker Luke Armstrong saw a move from Harrogate Town to Wrexham blocked on transfer deadline day. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Pools promotion winner endures dramatic deadline day

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