Hartlepool United sack manager Craig Harrison as they look to avoid drop from the National League 

  • Hartlepool lost 2-0 against Halifax Town in a relegation six-pointer on Tuesday
  • Pools are 19th in the National League after loss, three points above drop zone
  • Supporters recently helped club stay alive by crowdsourcing money 

Non-League strugglers Hartlepool United are now managerless after Craig Harrison was sacked on Wednesday.

Hartlepool, who are still desperately searching for a new owner, lost 2-0 to Halifax Town in a relegation six-pointer on Tuesday night.

Pools are now 19th in the National League, three points off the drop zone with 13 games to go.

Hartlepool United have sacked manager Craig Harrison as they bid to avoid relegation

Hartlepool United have sacked manager Craig Harrison as they bid to avoid relegation

It comes after supporters crowdsourced money to keep the club alive amid their financial trouble. More than £85,000 was raised and it helped them avoid administration.


A club statement confirmed: 'Hartlepool United have terminated the contract of manager Craig Harrison, who has left the club with immediate effect.

'We appreciate that, in recent months, Craig has had to work in extremely difficult circumstances due to the uncertainty over the club's future.

A Hartlepool statement paid tribute to his efforts during a testing time for the club

A Hartlepool statement paid tribute to his efforts during a testing time for the club

'Hartlepool United would like to place on record its thanks to Craig for his hard work and professionalism during this period, and wishes him and his family well for the future.

'The club has already started the process of finding a new manager, but in the meantime Matthew Bates and Paul Jenkins will take charge of training and prepare the team for Saturday's home game with Ebbsfleet United.'

During his time at The New Saints, Harrison led the club to a world record 27 consecutive wins on the way to the Welsh title last season.

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