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'I don't know' - Featherstone assesses next step after Pools departure

Hartlepool United face Boston United away.

Featherstone names his final HUFC XI ahead of Boston United test

The club have confirmed that Nicky Featherstone is set to step down as Pools boss at the end of the season following a review by specialist football consultancy firm Bromby and Partners. Picture by Scott Llewellyn.

Pools confirm Featherstone to step down at end of season

New Pools owner Landon Smith was welcomed to Victoria Park with fireworks and plenty of fanfare but the American businessman has work to do to ensure the initial spark surrounding his takeover doesn't fizzle out. Picture by Frank Reid.

New Pools owner has work to do to avoid American dream turning into nightmare

Pools - including manager Nicky Featherstone, but also new owner Landon Smith - must now be prepared to answer a whole host of difficult questions in the wake of Tuesday's humiliating 7-0 defeat at the hands of Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools faced with uncomfortable questions in wake of seven-goal Stones mauling

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 former Pools boss, who won four, drew seven and lost four of his 15 games in charge at Victoria Park, has been appointed as an assistant coach to the Indonesian national team. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Former Hartlepool United manager lands international coaching role

The energetic full-back, who has started 28 of his side's 34 National League games so far this season, has been named in the National League team of the week after impressing during Wednesday night's big win over rivals Carlisle.

Hartlepool United defender named in National League team of the week

Having been signed in a bid to replace the prolific Mani Dieseruvwe over the summer, the experienced striker has endured a torrid time at Victoria Park so far and has failed to score in any of his first 30 competitive Pools appearances. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone has his say on futures of Danny Johnson and Nathan Ferguson

Having started all of the first 32 National League games this season, Sheron was named on the bench for the first time ahead of Saturday's trip to Solihull Moors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss discusses decision to drop midfielder for first time

Our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling has graded and assessed all 12 of Hartlepool United's summer signings. What do you make of his marks and comments?

All 12 of Hartlepool United's summer signings graded and assessed

Nicky Featherstone said Pools were currently in talks with potential new signings but admitted that his side were unlikely to complete any deals in time for Saturday's trip to mid-table Tamworth. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - Tamworth trip 'probably too soon' for new signings

Ahead of his 18th game in charge at the weekend, the Pools boss currently boasts a better win record than all but two - Dave Challinor and Kevin Phillips - of his 23 most recent permanent predecessors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United manager insists Pools are improving under his leadership

The former Pools head coach has landed a new role in charge of USL Championship side Loudoun United. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Hartlepool United head coach appointed to new role in America

The versatile midfielder hasn't featured for Pools since October 1, leading many fans to speculate he had fallen out of favour under Nicky Featherstone and was set to leave the club on loan. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Hartlepool United boss provides update on future of Brad Walker

Simon Grayson.

Former Hartlepool United manager lands surprise role in Ireland
The former Hartlepool United manager has a new role with a League of Ireland club.
Mark Carruthers

Nicky Featherstone feels that his unique position as a former teammate of most of the current Pools squad has allowed him to make a strong start to life in the dugout at Victoria Park. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United manager reflects on strong start to life in Pools dugout

Nicky Featherstone will be hoping he can be the man to lead Pools to the National League play-offs ahead of a looming "review of performance" set to decide his fate and therefore his managerial future at the end of the season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Can Hartlepool United secure National League play-off place in 2026?

Simon Grayson, who was sacked by Pools in October after just 15 games at the helm, has emerged as one of the early favourites to land the vacant Bristol Rovers manager's job after the Gas dismissed Darrell Clarke at the weekend. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Ex-Hartlepool United boss emerges as one of favourites to land League Two job

The 33-year-old is confident his side have what it takes to challenge for a National League play-off place this season following their impressive recent form under Nicky Featherstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United captain confident Pools can mount play-off challenge

The Pools skipper, who has started all of the last five matches, has hailed the "fantastic" impact of Nicky Featherstone and Elliott Dickman. Picture by Frank Reid.

Tom Parkes full of praise for "fantastic" Nicky Featherstone and Elliott Dickman

New Pools boss Nicky Featherstone has hailed the "absolutely brilliant" impact of "top-drawer" assistant Elliott Dickman. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss hails "brilliant" impact of "top-drawer" Elliott Dickman

Pools have confirmed that first team coach Elliott Dickman has signed a contract extension until the end of the season, with the club holding an option to extend the former South Shields manager's deal. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United first team coach signs contract extension

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 frontman, who scored for the second time in three games as Pools beat Truro on Saturday, has reiterated his support for interim boss Nicky Featherstone to be named the club's next permanent manager. Picture by Frank Reid.

Reid backs Featherstone to land permanent Pools manager's job after Truro win

The interim boss has described Saturday's visit of bottom side Truro as "a real opportunity" as Pools look to close the gap between themselves and the play-off places. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone describes Truro clash as "a real opportunity"

Having found himself out in the cold under Simon Grayson, attacker Adam Campbell has helped inspire his side's remarkable recent resurgence, providing two goals and two assists in his last four matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

Could resurgent Campbell be key to Pools' play-off hopes?
Just a few short weeks ago, it would have been hard to imagine that Adam Campbell would be the man to inspire Hartlepool United's turnaround in form.
Robbie Stelling

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?

Popular midfielder Nathan Sheron is hoping his side can use their recent hard-won momentum to propel themselves towards the National League play-off places. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Midfielder hoping momentum can propel Pools towards play-offs

Although Featherstone has overseen an impressive run of six matches unbeaten, last week's club update that revealed the hunt for a new permanent manager "remains ongoing" hardly read like a vote of confidence in the interim boss. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone unsure on chances of becoming next permanent Pools boss

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

Pools have now been on the hunt for their next permanent manager for more than six weeks following the sacking of Simon Grayson last month. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools understood to have held talks with three candidates over manager's job

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EFL expert has say on National League's 3Up promotion campaign

Beech, who made more than 100 appearances for Pools during his playing days, admitted he's "spoken to three or four clubs" amidst speculation linking him to the vacant manager's job at Victoria Park. Picture by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Chris Beech addresses speculation linking him to Pools job

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"

Although Grayson was only afforded five months and 15 matches at the helm of Pools, it was enough time for the 55-year-old to form a favourable impression of life in the National League and throw his weight behind the call for a third promotion place. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Former Pools boss throws support behind NL's 3UP campaign

A run of five National League matches unbeaten under interim manager Nicky Featherstone has seen Pools revive their faltering play-off hopes - but are they genuine promotion contenders? Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Can Pools finish in the play-off places - and who is the man to lead them there?

The veteran frontman, who has scored four times in his previous five Pools appearances, is set to meet with a consultant to discover the extent of a knee injury that's seen him miss the last three matches. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Frontman set to see consultant to discover extent of knee injury

The winger, who has scored three times in 18 games for Pools this season, captained Grenada during the second half of their comfortable win over the US Virgin Islands at the weekend. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools winger captains country while on international duty

The experienced frontman, who ended a barren run of nine games without a goal by lashing home the opener during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wealdstone, one of his former sides, admits he's "rooting for" interim boss Nicky Featherstone to be named the next permanent Pools manager. Picture by Frank Reid.

Reid "rooting for" Featherstone to be named permanent Pools manager

The interim Pools boss, who has overseen an impressive run of five matches unbeaten that has revived his side's play-off hopes, admits he doesn't know if he'll still be in charge for Saturday's long trip to Eastleigh. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone previews Eastleigh - admits he doesn't know if he'll be in charge

The Pools skipper has earned himself a second successive place in the National League team of the week after producing another impressive performance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with in-form Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools captain named in National League team of the week - again

The Hartlepool Mail understands that Pools have held talks with Chris Beech, who enjoyed a distinguished spell as a player at Victoria Park, over the vacant manager's job. Picture by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Pools understood to have held talks with former midfielder over manager's job

The resurgent Pools attacker produced another impressive performance - and provided an assist - during Saturday's 1-1 draw with in-form Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Interim boss full of praise for resurgent attacker

The out of sorts striker has now failed to score in any of his first 19 Pools appearances after he had a late goal ruled out for offside during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone backs out of sorts striker to turn things around

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

The former Pools skipper, who was born in Hartlepool and had seemed to be among the leading contenders to land the vacant manager's job at Victoria Park, appeared to rule himself out of the running in a since-deleted social media post last week. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Could Pools revisit pursuit of former skipper as hunt for new manager drags on?

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

We've taken a look at 13 left-field managerial candidates Pools could consider appointing as the hunt for Simon Grayson's permanent successor goes on.

14 left-field managerial options Pools could consider

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

Here, we've taken a look at 10 potential candidates Hartlepool United should consider as the hunt for the 14th permanent appointment of chairman and owner Raj Singh's controversial tenure goes on.

10 managers Pools should consider as hunt for Grayson's successor goes on

The Pools skipper has been named in the National League team of the week but there are fears over his fitness after he was forced off 65 minutes into an impressive showing during Saturday's battling win over play-off chasing Halifax. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools captain named in National League team of the week

The interim Pools boss admits an injury sustained by skipper Tom Parkes during Saturday's hard-fought 1-0 win over play-off chasing Halifax is "quite concerning". Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Featherstone provides update on "concerning" Parkes injury

The interim boss, who has led his side to eight points from the last 12 available in the National League, has challenged Pools to make Victoria Park "a tougher place to play" ahead of this weekend's visit of in-form Wealdstone. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Interim boss challenges Pools to make the Vic "a tougher place to play"

The young defender, who has made seven appearances in Derbyshire so far, has had his loan at National League North side Buxton extended. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools prospect extends loan at National League North side

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