Jon Stead

Clarke, who made 136 appearances at Victoria Park in his playing days, has been sacked by League Two strugglers Bristol Rovers after a run of 10 successive defeats saw the Gas slide into the relegation zone. Picture by Getty Images.

Former Hartlepool United midfielder sacked by League Two strugglers

Hartlepool United's Gary Liddle in action during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Dagenham & Redbridge at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Sunday 22nd December 2019. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

‘There for the taking’ – Liddle on Harrogate defeat

Kenton Richardson of Hartlepool United in action with Harrogate Town's Jack Diamond during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Harrogate Town at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Wednesday 1st January 2020. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News & Sport )

Revealed! Pools player ratings from New Year’s Day defeat

Hartlepool United's Gime Toure tries to find a way past Harrogate Town's Josh Falkingham during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Harrogate Town at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Wednesday 1st January 2020. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News & Sport )

Pools 0-1 Harrogate reaction and analysis – new decade, same Pools

Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Harrogate Town at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Wednesday 1st January 2020. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News & Sport )

Pools boss reflects on deciding factors in ‘poor’ Harrogate defeat

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Story of the day: Pools 0-1 Harrogate

Tyler Hamilton celebrates after scoring their first goal during the The Buildbase FA Trophy match between Harrogate Town and Hartlepool United at Wetherby Road, Harrogate on Saturday 14th December 2019. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Revealed! Pools player ratings from Harrogate collapse – how did Dimi fare?

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos of Hartlepool United gets showna yellow card during the The Buildbase FA Trophy match between Harrogate Town and Hartlepool United at Wetherby Road, Harrogate on Saturday 14th December 2019. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Story of the day: Harrogate 3-2 Pools - Dimi goes from hero to zero

Former Sunderland striker Jon Stead completed his switch from Notts County to Harrogate Town this week.

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Hartlepool 1 Notts County 2: Despair as ex-Sunderland duo stun Pools

Pools boss Craig Hignett (right) suffers in Tuesday's defeat at Notts County. Picture by Frank Reid

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Rob Jones heads clear for Hartlepool. Pic: Frank Reid

Notts County 1 Hartlepool 0: Former Sunderland flop downs Craig Hignett's men
Hartlepool United suffered a narrow one-goal defeat at the hands of Notts County after Jon Stead's goal at Meadow Lane.
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