Dave Challinor

Ex-Hartlepool United boss Lee Clark.

Opinion: What next for Pools as Lee Clark resigns

Former Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor has left Stockport County.

Dave Challinor reacts as ex-HUFC manager leaves Stockport County

Ian Gallagher celebrates Hartlepool's victory over Portsmouth in 2013.

'Buster' Gallagher on Moore, Challinor & Pools memories

Featherstone currently boasts the best record in terms of win percentage of any permanent manager in Hartlepool United's history, winning 12 of his first 25 games at the helm. Picture by Frank Reid.

Why Hartlepool United should put their faith in manager Nicky Featherstone

The 32-year-old made 51 appearances during his one season at Victoria Park and has since won promotions with Stockport and Bradford. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Hartlepool United defender completes loan move to League One strugglers

The popular Pools midfielder insists "promotion is 100 per cent achievable" after sealing a permanent return to Victoria Park earlier this week. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Gavan Holohan - promotion '100 per cent achievable' for Hartlepool United

The 34-year-old is determined to inspire Pools to promotion from the National League for a second time following a hugely successful first spell at Victoria Park. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Midfielder determined to inspire Hartlepool United on and off the pitch

The returning midfielder is hoping to help fire Pools back to the Football League for a second time having been part of the side that won promotion via the National League play-offs in 2021. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Gavan Holohan determined to fire Hartlepool United to Football League - again

The popular Irish midfielder has returned to Pools on a deal until the end of the season having scored 21 goals in 106 games during a hugely successful first stint at Victoria Park. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Is Gavan Holohan's return the right move for Hartlepool United?

Hartlepool United manager Nicky Featherstone.

Featherstone's exciting verdict about 'key signing' Gavan Holohan

Grimsby's Irish midfielder Gavan Holohan.

HUFC complete dramatic return of star midfielder Gavan Holohan

The Irishman was a hugely popular figure at Victoria Park, scoring 21 goals in 106 games and helping Pools win promotion back to the Football League under Dave Challinor in 2021. Picture by George Wood/Getty Images.

Nicky Featherstone admits Hartlepool United have held talks with Gavan Holohan

The Irishman was a hugely popular figure at Victoria Park, scoring 21 goals in 106 games and helping Pools win promotion back to the Football League under Dave Challinor in 2021. Picture by George Wood/Getty Images.

Former Hartlepool United midfielder linked with return to Victoria Park

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith is determined to lead Pools back to the Football League - and help them stay there. Picture by Frank Reid.

Landon Smith determined to lead Hartlepool United back to the Football League

Pools are gearing up for their first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith took charge of the club as they prepare to entertain Altrincham on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss calls for character, consistency and change in culture

The Pools legend, who made 374 appearances at Victoria Park, has encouraged fans to "get excited" following Landon Smith's takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United legend encourages fans to 'get excited' following takeover
Hartlepool United legend Micky Barron has encouraged Pools fans to "get excited" following American businessman and investor Landon Smith's takeover of the club.
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Nicky Featherstone admits he is open to the idea of adding to his squad as Pools look to propel themselves towards the National League play-off places. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United manager discusses possibility of new signings

Challinor is widely regarded as one of Hartlepool United's greatest ever managers having led Pools to promotion back to the Football League in 2021. Picture by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images.

Hartlepool United manager reflects on advice from former promotion-winning boss

Singh's ownership of the club has divided opinion amongst Pools fans since he first took charge in 2018. Picture by Frank Reid.

Raj Singh has his say on Hartlepool United's finances, fanbase and takeover

The new Pools boss, who has spent more than a decade at Victoria Park, feels his side are "in a much better place" since he first took charge in October. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - Hartlepool United "in a much better place now"

The new Pools boss has played under all of chairman and owner Raj Singh's 13 previous managerial appointments and will no doubt be hoping he fares better than most as he takes the reins at Victoria Park. Picture by Frank Reid.

Is Nicky Featherstone doomed to fail or destined to succeed?

Pools have now been without a permanent manager for almost seven weeks. It appears as though interim boss Nicky Featherstone, former Altrincham manager Phil Parkinson and Chris Beech, who made more than 100 appearances at Victoria Park as a player, are all in the frame to succeed Simon Grayson.

What next for Pools as hunt for new permanent manager drags on?

The former Pools boss told The Non-League Paper he was "disappointed" but not "too surprised" following his sudden sacking last month. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Grayson "disappointed" but not "too surprised" by Pools sacking

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 interim boss, who is one of the favourites to become the next permanent Pools manager, admits he's taking things "game by game" as the hunt for Simon Grayson's successor drags on. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone taking things "game by game" amidst managerial speculation

It's understood that the club legend is not currently in the running to become the next permanent Pools manager after he emerged as the surprise bookmakers' favourite to succeed Simon Grayson over the weekend. Picture by Alex Burstow/Getty Images.

Update amidst reports linking club legend to Pools manager's job

Challinor, who led Pools to promotion from the National League in 2021 and recently celebrated four years in charge of Stockport, is among the leading contenders to become the next Middlesbrough manager after Rob Edwards was given permission to speak to Premier League strugglers Wolves. Picture by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images.

Former Pools boss among leading contenders to land Championship manager's job
Former Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor is among the favourites to become the next Middlesbrough boss.
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Hartlepool United legend Antony Sweeney has emerged as the surprise bookies' favourite to become the next permanent Pools manager. Picture by Alex Burstow/Getty Images.

Pools legend emerges as surprise favourite to become next permanent boss

Former Hartlepool United boss Simon Grayson.

Ex-Hartlepool United boss Simon Grayson breaks silence on his sacking

Chairman and owner Raj Singh is on the hunt for the 14th permanent managerial appointment of his divisive tenure. Picture by Frank Reid.

What next for Pools as hunt for new manager drags on?

The interim Pools boss remained tight-lipped about the possibility of becoming the next permanent manager after leading his side to four points from their last two National League games. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone discusses possibility of becoming next permanent Pools boss

The former Pools boss, widely regarded as one of the club's greatest ever managers, is among the favourites to succeed under-pressure Liam Manning at Championship side Norwich. Picture by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images.

Former Pools boss among favourites to land Championship manager's job

Pools are understood to be concentrating their search for their next permanent manager on three main contenders. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools considering three contenders for vacant manager's job

Pools are on the hunt for their 14th permanent managerial appointment of chairman and owner Raj Singh's controversial tenure - of the previous 13, only promotion-winning boss Dave Challinor has lasted more than a year in the role. Picture by Frank Reid.

Who is leading the running to become the next permanent Pools boss?

Pools are on the hunt for their fifth manager within a year following Sunday's shock decision to sack Simon Grayson after a run of just one win in 11 matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

What next for Pools following Grayson's shock sacking?

Simon Grayson became the 13th permanent manager to leave under chairman Raj Singh's tenure after he was sacked following a run of just one win in 11 matches. Picture by Phil Mingo/PPAUK.

Where did it all go wrong for Grayson following surprise Pools sacking?

Hartlepool United have made the "extremely difficult" decision to part company with manager Simon Grayson following a run of just one win in their last 11 matches. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Hartlepool United part company with manager Simon Grayson

Ferguson, who made 236 appearances for Pools during a five-year stay at Victoria Park, is preparing for an "emotional" evening when his new side Gateshead entertain his old one on Tuesday night. Picture by Frank Reid.

Ferguson preparing for "emotional" evening ahead of Pools vs Gateshead

Sweeney, who made 444 appearances as a player at Victoria Park, was an integral part of Dave Challinor's coaching staff as Pools won promotion back to the Football League in 2021. Picture by Alex Burstow/Getty Images.

Pools legend reunites with Challinor at Stockport

Following a dramatic few weeks off the pitch, chairman and owner Raj Singh does appear to have put his hand in his pocket to back new manager Simon Grayson, his 12th permanent appointment, this summer. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools boss hails backing of Singh this summer

Author Stephen Poxon, left, at a Hartlepool United match with fellow fan Andy Fear.

New book is a 'celebration' of Hartlepool United

Cotterill is set to be sacked despite losing just seven league games with Forest Green last season. Picture by Dan Istitene/Getty Images.

One of Pools' NL rivals set to make surprise change in the dugout

Simon Grayson has called for hard work, spirit and determination following his appointment as Hartlepool United's new manager. Picture by Lewis Storey/Getty Images.

New Pools boss vows to deliver "winning football"

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

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