Paul Hartley

There are plenty of contenders with Hartlepool United connections in the supposed race to become Sunderland's next football manager.

Former Pools players and bosses in betting for Sunderland job

Jake Hastie admits it has been a challenge mentally at Hartlepool United since his move from Rangers

Jake Hastie opens up on Hartlepool struggles

Hartlepool United were held at home by Ebbsfleet United. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Verdict: Pools changes fail to make a difference

Mikael Ndjoli has joined National League North side Blyth Spartans on loan. (Credit: Tom West | MI News)

Striker joins National League North side on loan

Wes McDonald spent last season with Hartlepool United before leaving in the summer. (Credit: Tom West | MI News)

Former Pools winger joins Scottish Championship side

Mikael Ndjoli is free to leave Hartlepool United. (Credit: Tom West | MI News)

Striker free to leave Pools

Former Sunderland and Lincoln City forward Chris Maguire has completed a move to Eastleigh. 11-01-2022. Picture by FRANK REID

Chris Maguire to face Pools in 2023-24

Jordan Cook made his first appearance for Hartlepool United in over 18 months in the goalless draw with Blyth Spartans. Picture by FRANK REID

Jordan Cook makes Pools return

Euan Murray has left Hartlepool United after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with the club. (Credit: John Cripps | MI News)

Euan Murray leaves Hartlepool

Mohamad Sylla's Hartlepool United contract situation has been explained. The French midfielder returned to action against Stevenage (above) on Easter Monday (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Darren Kelly details Hartlepool United stance over midfielder

Former Hartlepool United promotion winning defender Ryan Johnson has completed a move to AFC Wimbledon following his Stockport County release. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Promotion winning defender joins League Two side

Former Hartlepool United midfielder Bryn Morris has completed a move to League Two side Newport County. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Ex-Hartlepool loan midfielder completes League Two switch

Tom Crawford made his return from a lengthy injury towards the end of the season and finished the season with 17 league appearances to his name. (Photo: Chris Donnelly | MI News).

Hartlepool United midfielder's message ahead of National League return

Kyle Letheren left his role as Hartlepool United's goalkeeping coach in favour of a move to Doncaster Rovers. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News)

Ex-Pools player-coach lands new role

Former Hartlepool United loanee Clarke Oduor has completed a permanent move to Bradford City. (Credit: Tom West | MI News)

'Impressive spell' lands ex-Pools loanee League Two move

Kyle Letheren has left Hartlepool United after just one year at the Suit Direct Stadium. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Kyle Letheren departs
Goalkeeper Kyle Letheren has left Hartlepool United after just one year at the Suit Direct Stadium.

Jack Hamilton has joined Raith Rovers following his loan spell with Hartlepool United. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Jack Hamilton completes permanent move to Scottish Championship

Hartlepool United may let full-back Brody Paterson leave the club this summer. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News)

Pools may allow defender to leave this summer

Hartlepool United were relegated to the National League this season with John Askey one of three managers at the club. MI News & Sport

Hartlepool United Q&A

Jack Hamilton is set to return to Livingston with his Hartlepool United loan spell coming to an end. (Photo: Michael Driver | MI News)

Hartlepool United's Jack Hamilton stance

Hartlepool United played out their final game in League Two with a 1-1 draw against Stockport County before returning to the National League. (Photo: Chris Donnelly | MI News)

Verdict: HUFC season finally reaches its end

Hartlepool United chairman Raj Singh has discussed his recent managerial appointments and where things have gone wrong for the club. MI News & Sport

Raj Singh explains where things went wrong for HUFC

Hartlepool United chairman Raj Singh confirms he will put the club up for sale. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Hartlepool United up for sale as chairman addresses fans

Josh Umerah has struggled with injury and illness at times in recent weeks. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Joe Ramage: Is Josh Umerah suffering from HUFC burnout?

Theo Robinson is one of a number of players to have left Hartlepool United this season. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News)

Transfer failings: 11 players to have left HUFC this season

Euan Murray has found himself back in contention at Hartlepool United under new manager John Askey. (Photo: Mike Morese | MI News)

Euan Murray reflects on his spell out of the HUFC side

John Askey (R) became Hartlepool United's third manager of the season pictured with chairman Raj Singh (L). (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Raj Singh: Mistakes were made in the summer
Raj Singh admits to ‘shocking’ mistakes being made at Hartlepool United this season as the club continues to battle against relegation.

John Askey has been confirmed as the new manager of Harlepool United. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Five things for new Hartlepool United boss to consider

Hartlepool United chairman Raj Singh made he decision to part company with manager Keith Curle. MI News & Sport Ltd

Joe Ramage: Hartlepool United's relegation crossroads

Hartlepool United are searching for their third manager of the season. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Who next for Hartlepool United?

Chris Maguire has joined Ayr United after failing to make an appearance for Hartlepool United. Picture by FRANK REID

Chris Maguire joins Scottish Championship club

Reghan Tumilty has found a new club following his Hartlepool United exit. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News)

Ex-Pools defender completes Scottish Championship move

Keith Curle (left) and Raj Singh (right) will hope they have done enough in the January transfer window to improve Hartlepool United's chances of survival in League Two. MI News & Sport Ltd

Assessing Hartlepool United's January transfer window

Joe Grey is set to stay with Hartlepool United. (Credit: Gustavo Pantano | MI News)

Joe Grey to stay with HUFC

Reghan Tumilty agreed to a mutual termination of his Hartlepool United contract. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Pools boss comments on latest defensive exit

Reghan Tumilty has left Hartlepool United by mutual consent. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Reghan Tumilty leaves Hartlepool United

Mark Shelton has left Hartlepool United after the midfielder completed a move to Oldham Athletic. (Credit: Tom West | MI News)

Mark Shelton completes Oldham switch

Brody Paterson is confident Hartlepool United will beat the drop from League Two this season. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Brody Paterson reflects on his time at the Suit Direct Stadium

Bryn Morris of Grimsby. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images).

Keith Curle responds to Bryn Morris transfer interest question

Brody Paterson has completed a loan move to Cove Rangers from Hartlepool United. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Brody Paterson comments on Hartlepool United loan exit

Brody Paterson has left Hartlepool United on loan. (Credit: Scott Llewellyn | MI News)

Brody Paterson completes Hartlepool United loan exit

Hartlepool United's celebrate with Mark Shelton after he scored their third goal during the Sky Bet League 2 match between Hartlepool United and Harrogate Town at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Sunday 1st January 2023. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Hartlepool United aiming to forge closer ties with local college

Paul Hartley has spoken about his time at Hartlepool United. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Paul Hartley opens up on Hartlepool United tenure

Could Paul Hartley be tempted to sign any of the players he brought into Hartlepool United having returned to Cove Rangers. MI News & Sport Ltd

The HUFC players ex-boss Paul Hartley could target

Paul Hartley has returned to management following his Hartlepool United sacking. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Ex-Hartlepool United boss returns to management

Mark Shelton celebrates after scoring his first goal of the season for Hartlepool United. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Mark Shelton happy to be back involved for Pools

Hartlepool United will be hoping for improvement in 2023. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

What needs to improve for Hartlepool United in 2023

Hartlepool United manager Keith Curle is expecting plenty of activity in the January transfer window. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News)

Six things for Keith Curle to address in January transfer window

Hartlepool United chairman Raj Singh addressed a number of supporters groups on the state of the club. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Hartlepool United chairman Raj Singh hopeful of 'early' transfer breakthrough

Clarke Oduor will leave Hartlepool United and return to Barnsley. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News)

Clarke Oduor to leave Hartlepool United

Rollin Menayese opened the scoring for Hartlepool United against Crawley Town on Friday night (Credit: Tom West | MI News)

'Good physical encounter' - The task facing Rollin Menayese against Omar Bogle

Hartlepool United's Ellis Taylor battles for possession with Morecambe's Shane McLoughlin during the EFL Trophy match between Morecambe and Hartlepool United at the Globe Arena. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

HUFC loan return intent explained

Keith Curle was appointed as Hartlepool United's permanent manager ahead of the defeat against Stockport County. (Credit: Dave Peters | Prime Media | MI News)

Assessing Keith Curle's permanent Pools appointment

Keith Curle has been in interim charge of Hartlepool United for 10 League Two games. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Inside Keith Curle’s first two months at Hartlepool United

Hartlepool United's defeat at Stevenage was Keith Curle's ninth league game in charge - the same number of games Paul Hartley has as manager (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Curle v Hartley: Analysing the first nine games of each HUFC manager