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Former Pools manager agrees deal to take charge of Sheffield Wednesday

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

Former Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor has left Stockport County.

Dave Challinor reacts as ex-HUFC manager leaves Stockport County

Stockport County manager Dave Challinor

Wembley heartache for former Hartlepool United manager

Boro are enduring a terrible run of form at the worst possible time.

Opta rate Middlesbrough's promotion chances ahead of Ipswich clash

Leo Castledine.

Kim Hellberg tips Middlesbrough star Leo Castledine for the top

Pools have completed the loan signing of versatile Huddersfield youngster Jay Smith-Sway, who arrives on a deal until the end of the season. Picture by Hartlepool United Football Club.

Hartlepool United complete loan signing of versatile Huddersfield Town youngster

Despite showing signs of improvement under Featherstone, the attacker has been the target of criticism from the terraces in recent weeks. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss vows to protect forward amidst fan criticism

Tamworth boss Andy Peaks said he hoped new signing Michael Reindorf would provide "that extra spark in the final third" ahead of this weekend's visit of Hartlepool United. Picture by Henry Nicholls/Getty Images.

Tamworth sign League One striker on loan ahead of visit of Hartlepool United

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 young forward, who enjoyed a blistering loan spell at Victoria Park last season, is reported to have attracted interest from a whole host of Championship, Bundesliga and Serie A sides. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Hartlepool United star attracting interest from host of European clubs

The Scotsman, who has been linked with the vacant Pools manager's job in recent weeks, has been appointed as the new director of football at League One's bottom club Plymouth Argyle. Picture by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Experienced manager linked with Pools job lands Football League role

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

The former Pools head coach, who won five of his 17 games in charge at Victoria Park, is one of a number of names being linked with the vacant Aldershot manager's job. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools head coach linked with vacant NL manager's job

The attacker, who scored nine goals in 16 games during a blistering loan spell with Pools, has signed a "new and improved" contract at League One promotion-chasers Stevenage. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools star signs "new and improved" contract with L1 promotion-chasers

The defender, who made 25 appearances for Pools in the 2016/17 season, is set to take time away from football after leaving League Two strugglers Shrewsbury. Picture by Pete Norton/Getty Images.

Former Pools defender to take time away from football after leaving L2 side
Former Hartlepool United defender Toto Nsiala has left League Two strugglers Shrewsbury Town and is set to take some time away from football due to family reasons.
Robbie Stelling

Rob Edwards

Boro boss reacts to club's transfer business and midfielder exit

Marcus Forss

Middlesbrough transfer news as striker leaves on loan

The energetic defender, who missed both games over the bank holiday weekend, is "making good progress" as he continues his return from a hamstring injury. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Benn "making good progress" as he edges towards return from injury

The highly rated Newcastle midfielder, who featured 16 times for Pools during the 2021/22 campaign, has completed a season-long loan move to League One side Leyton Orient. Picture by Michael Regan/Getty Images.

Ex-Pools midfielder completes loan move to "first choice" destination

The versatile 20-year-old impressed during a brief loan spell at Victoria Park last season and thrived after veteran Lennie Lawrence moved him into a more advanced role. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools loan star completes League One switch

Goodwin, who scored twice in 15 games for Pools, has signed on loan for League Two Colchester United. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

L2 side fend off competition from "most of League One" to sign former Pools man

Cleary, who enjoyed a superb loan spell at Victoria Park last season, has completed a permanent move to League One Barnsley. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools loan star seals League One switch after leaving West Brom

The 21-year-old enjoyed a blistering spell on loan at Pools in the second half of last season despite struggling at League Two Walsall earlier in the campaign, scoring six goals in 20 games at Victoria Park. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools loan star set to complete League One switch

Hartlepool United legend Micky Barron, who made 374 appearances for Pools and won two promotions, has landed a new assistant manager's job. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools legend lands assistant manager's job

New Pools boss Simon Grayson led Leeds to promotion to the Championship as well as an historic FA Cup victory over Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United during a successful four-year spell. Picture by David Ashdown/Getty Images.

New Pools boss "very, very well thought of" at former club

Southam-Hales, who made seven appearances at Pools during an impressive loan spell in 2020, has hailed "memories that will last a lifetime" after leaving Dave Challinor's Stockport County. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools star hails "memories that will last a lifetime" after L1 departure
Former Hartlepool United defender Macauley Southam-Hales said it had been an "honour to wear the famous County shirt" after his departure from League One side Stockport was confirmed.
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Flinders, who spent six years at Victoria Park and made more than 250 appearances, has left League One side Mansfield after three seasons at the One Call Stadium. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools goalkeeper reflects on "great times" after leaving League One side

The former Pools loanee has sealed a "special" return to Luton, signing for the Hatters for a third time following their relegation to League One. Picture by Getty Images.

Former Pools man seals "special" return to League One side

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

York missed out on promotion to the Football League despite amassing 96 points during the regular season - 23 more than play-off winners Oldham. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

NL call for immediate introduction of third promotion place as 3UP gathers pace

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

Naismith, who made four appearances during a brief loan spell back at Pools in 2015 and has since turned out for the likes of Portsmouth, Wigan and Luton, is on the hunt for a new club following his release by Bristol City. Picture by Alex Pantling/Getty Images.

Former Pools loanee on the move following release from Championship side

We've taken a look at what's become of the famous Pools squad that came within a whisker of winning promotion to the Championship in 2005.

Where are they now? 20 years since Pools reached League One play-off final

Barron, who captained the Pools side on that fateful day 20 years ago, admits his memories from the play-off final at the Millennium Stadium are still "tinged with a little bit of sadness".

Barron's memories of 2005 play-off final "tinged with a little bit of sadness"

Just some of our photos from Hartlepool United's trip to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium to face Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-off final in 2005.

20 years since Hartlepool United's momentous League One play-off final

HUFC legend on 'huge potential' at Pools - and what needs to change

Memorable scenes from Hartlepool United's play-off clinching 2-2 draw at Bournemouth in 20025.

In pictures: 20 years since Pools reached the League One play offs

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

The defender impressed during a fleeting loan spell at Pools, making 10 appearances, but struggled with injuries during his three years at Northampton. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Former Pools loanee released by League One side

Just of the Hartlepool Mail's photos from 20 years ago as Hartlepool United reach the League One play-off final after defeating Tranmere Rovers on penalties.

20 years since dramatic Pools play-off victory

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 Pools full-back, who made two appearances during a fleeting loan spell in the North East, admitted he was "devastated" to be leaving League Two promotion winners Bradford City. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools defender leaves League Two promotion winners

The diminutive attacker has endured a challenging first season at the Prestige Group Stadium, scoring three times in 40 appearances in all competitions. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach reflects on "tough" season for Adam Campbell

Darrell Clarke.

Ex-HUFC midfielder returns to management with League Two side

Molyneux, who made more than 100 appearances at the Prestige Group Stadium, has scored 18 goals for Doncaster this term and was named in the League Two team of the season. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Winger reflects after ex-Pools pair help Rovers clinch promotion

The 26-year-old, who scored nine goals in 16 games for Pools, has been crowned Stevenage's player of the season. Picture by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.

Former Pools loan star crowned League One side's player of the season

Tributes have been flooding in for Joe Thompson, who made more than 200 appearances for Saturday's opponents Rochdale, after his tragic death aged just 36 last week. Picture by Pete Norton/Getty Images.

Limbrick reflects on life of Rochdale legend Joe Thompson

The 23-year-old signs for Halifax having featured for Shrewsbury and Barnet earlier in the season. Picture by Jess Hornby/Getty Images.

Halifax sign former Shrewsbury goalkeeper ahead of Pools visit

The Pools legend is available again after leaving League One strugglers Crawley following the return of popular former boss Scott Lindsey. Picture by Alex Burstow/Getty Images.

Pools legend leaves League One side following return of popular former boss

The diminutive attacker won promotion to League One with Crawley last season but has found things difficult since signing for Pools in the summer and is at risk of losing his place in the side following the return of Anthony Mancini last week. Picture by Frank Reid.

Campbell "giving everything" to rediscover top form

A survey conducted by the Football Supporters' Association has revealed that 93 per cent of fans are in favour of the National League's 3UP campaign following the remarkable rise of sides like Hollywood-backed Wrexham. Picture by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Survey reveals 93 per cent of fans in favour of National League's 3UP campaign

Julie Herman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets.

Watch: Woman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets

Pools head coach Anthony Limbrick has added his support to the National League's '3UP' campaign. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach adds his support to National League's '3UP' campaign

Pools have signed versatile defender Jack Robinson following a spell with Carlisle, where he made 41 appearances and helped the Cumbrians win promotion to League One. Picture by Hartlepool United Football Club.

Pools sign versatile former Carlisle defender

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