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SLIDESHOW: End of an era for Pools and Ritchie Humphreys video

RITCHIE Humphreys will today be reflecting on his time at Victoria Park following news of his release from Hartlepool United.

Ritchie Humphreys celebrates scoring Pools second goal during the 3-2 victory over Sheffield United. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools legend Ritchie Humphreys far more than Mr Nice

GENTLEMAN. Model professional. Family man. Loyal servant. Sometimes, with a guitar in the building, on-stage entertainer.

Ritchie Humphreys with the Poolie Penguins at the end of the game against Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

End of an era for Hartlepool Utd legend Ritchie Humphreys

END of an era.

Ritchie Humphreys applauds the fans at the end of the game against Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Former Hartlepool Utd team-mates pay tribute to Ritchie Humphreys

RITCHIE Humphreys’ former team-mates have led the tributes to the Hartlepool United legend following his release from the club.

Ritchie Humphreys in his final game for Pools at Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Ritchie Humphreys set to carry on playing after being released by Hartlepool Utd

RITCHIE Humphreys will NOT be hanging up his boots following his release from Hartlepool United.

Former Hartlepool Utd boss Chris Turner hails Humphreys

CHRIS Turner today labelled Ritchie Humphreys “as one of the best signings I’ve ever made” but admitted it may have been time for the legend to leave Hartlepool United.

POOLS PODCAST: Frank and Hopeful on Ritchie Humphreys video

POOLS legend Ritchie Humphreys was released by the club after 12 years at Victoria Park this week.

Luke James in action against Walsall. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools set to trial Friday night fixtures

HARTLEPOOL United look set to experiment with Friday night fixtures from next season.

Ritchie Humphreys leaving the field as a late substitute during the game Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool Utd legend Ritchie Humphreys is released by club

HARTLEPOOL United legend Ritchie Humphreys has been released by the club in a move that will shock Pools supporters.

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Hartlepool United eye move for former star Dimi Konstantopoulos

HARTLEPOOL United could be set to re-sign former favourite Dimitrios Konstantopoulos.

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Give new Hartlepool United boss a Liddle time says Gary

FORMER Hartlepool United favourite Gary Liddle believes that managerial front runner Colin Cooper must be given time to stamp his influence on the relegated club.

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Tributes paid to Hartlepool United legend, John Breward

TRIBUTES have been paid to former Hartlepool United commercial manager and lifelong supporter John Breward.

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PICTURE PUZZLE: Know these Hartlepool United players? video

SO you think you know your Hartlepool United history?

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Hartlepool’s Matty Dolan on Wembley Way

MATTY Dolan never dreamt that a bold decision to move away from Hartlepool would lead to Wembley.

Ex-Poolie Darrell Clarke eyes play-off success with Salisbury City

DARRELL Clarke is one step closer to fulfilling his ambition of managing in the Football League – but he anticipates a struggle in the Conference next season.

Gary Liddle has no regrets over Notts County move from Hartlepool United

GARY Liddle admits he has no regrets over his decision to quit Hartlepool United 12 months ago.

SET TO SAY FAREWELL? Ritchie Humphreys with the Poolie Penguins at the end of the game against Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Ritchie Humphreys set for Hartlepool United exit but Sam Collins and Andy Monkhouse stay

THE future of Hartlepool United legend Ritchie Humphreys remains in doubt today after he was not among the club’s latest retained list.

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Onside: A summer of uncertainty for Hartlepool United

WHERE to begin?

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Andy Monkhouse celebrates scoring the second of his two goals against Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool Utd to keep Sam Collins and Andy Monkhouse

Hartlepool United have confirmed more details of players retained and offered contracts for next season.

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Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper

Newcastle United star wants to manage Hartlepool United (but not yet)

STEVE Harper admits he would like to manage Hartlepool United – but says that day will probably have to wait.

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New Pools boss will have to get squad ready for early return to pre-season training

HARTLEPOOL United’s new boss will have just over a month to bring in any close-season signings before the squad reconvene at Maiden Castle.

Luke James in action against Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools to return to Holland for pre-season tour

HARTLEPOOL United will return to Holland for their annual pre-season tour.

SAFE PAIR OF HANDS: Scott Flinders with the Supporters Association Player of the Year Award. Picture by FRANK REID

EARN HIS KEEP: Next Pools boss could have to sign new goalkeeper

THE new manager of Hartlepool United will almost certainly have to sign a goalkeeper ahead of next season – although Scott Flinders insists he will remain at Victoria Park until told otherwise.

POOLS PODCAST: Frank and Hopeful on the change of manager video

OUR Pools team talk about John Hughes’ reign at Hartlepool United and who will be next.

Bradford City v Barnet. npower League 2. Caretaker Manager Colin Cooper.
27 August 2011.
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Colin Cooper set to take over as manager of Hartlepool United

COLIN Cooper has agreed to become the new manager of Hartlepool United and is set to be unveiled this week.

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Evan Horwood in action against Doncaster Rovers. Picture by FRANK REID

Evan Horwood did not want to leave Hartlepool United

EVAN Horwood has revealed that he did NOT want to leave Hartlepool United – but hopes the decision to release him could prove a blessing.

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Hartlepool United to move quickly in appointment of new manager

HARTLEPOOL United will accelerate their normal recruitment process with a managerial appointment expected in the coming days.

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Contribution of Captain Marvel Micky Barron deserves to be recognised

FOR those Poolies who scoff that the only good thing to come out of Middlesbrough is the A66, there are two words to say in response.

John Hughes manager of Hartlepool United at his press conference Victoria Park. Picture by FRANK REID

Welcome to Hartlepool - three words sacked Pools boss John Hughes will never forget

“WELCOME to Hartlepool, Yogi”, they said.

John Hughes manager of Hartlepool United (right) with Hartlepool United Chief Executive Russ Green at his press conference Victoria Park. Picture by FRANK REID

COMMENT: Pools and John Hughes did not share same “vision”

“I HONESTLY can’t stress how impressive an individual he is. He shares our vision of where we want the club to go”.

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Jack Baldwin at the end of the game against Brentford

Former Pools defender Evan Horwood reacts to sacking of John Hughes

FORMER Hartlepool United defender Evan Horwood has revealed that John Hughes was popular in the Victoria Park dressing-room – but he is not surprised at news of his sacking.

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Graham Kavanagh in frame to replace John Hughes as manager of Hartlepool United

GRAHAM Kavanagh has today emerged as the clear favourite to replace John Hughes as manager of Hartlepool United.

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Carlisle United boss responds to rumours linking assistant Graham Kavanagh with Pools

CARLISLE United boss Greg Abbott has responded to questions linking his assistant Graham Kavanagh with a move to Hartlepool United.

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Hartlepool boss John Hughes during the defeat at Oldham Athletic

TERRACE TWEETS: Pools fans react to sacking of John Hughes and Micky Barron

HARTLEPOOL United fans have been reacting to the news that first-team coach John Hughes and No.2 Micky Barron have been sacked.

John Hughes on the sidelines during the game against Scunthorpe United. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool United sack John Hughes and Micky Barron

HARTLEPOOL United have announced that first-team coach John Hughes and his number two Micky Barron have been sacked.

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Neale Cooper shouts instruction from the sidelines during the defeat to Bury. Picture by FRANK REID

Neale Cooper: The day Sir Alex Ferguson left me flat-tened

NEALE Cooper has a lot to thank Sir Alex Ferguson for – and so, too, does his mum.

Pools chiefs consider Friday night fixtures

HARTLEPOOL United chiefs are calling on fans to have their say on plans to re-introduce Friday night fixtures.

More players should have left Hartlepool United says Neale Cooper

NEALE Cooper believes many of Hartlepool United’s relegated squad have “had their chance” and should be moved on before next season’s assault on League Two.

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Andy Monkhouse (far left) and Ritchie Humphreys (far right) are negotiating deals with Pools. Picture by FRANK REID

Revolution or evolution behind Hartlepool Utd’s retained list?

JOHN Hughes, the Hartlepool United manager, says he wants to develop an attacking brand of football with home-grown players at its core.

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Just one first-team regular to leave Hartlepool Utd

RELEGATED Hartlepool United have finally begun their close-season rebuilding process – but it appears likely that just one first-team regular will be leaving Victoria Park.

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John Hughes on the sidelines during the game against Brentford. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool United release six players including Evan Horwood

POOLS have confirmed their retained list for next season’s campaign in League Two.

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John Hughes on the sidelines against Tranmere Rovers. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool Utd boss hopes style of football will attract neutral fans

JOHN Hughes believes he can bring a style of football to Hartlepool United which will attract neutrals to Victoria Park next season.

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Hartlepool Utd players still in the dark over future

HARTLEPOOL United’s out-of-contract players remain in the dark over their future today.

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Jack Baldwin in action against Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool United squad’s end-of-term report

AFTER a club-record six-season stay in League One, Hartlepool United will next year be playing their football in the bottom tier. Here, chief sports writer, Craig Hope, returns his end-of-term report on the players who were unable to prevent the club’s relegation ...

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SLIDESHOW: End of an era for Pools and Ritchie Humphreys video

POOLS PODCAST: Frank and Hopeful on Ritchie Humphreys video

PICTURE PUZZLE: Know these Hartlepool United players? video

POOLS PODCAST: Frank and Hopeful on the change of manager video

POOLS PODCAST: Frank and Hopeful on Hartlepool’s end of season plans video

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