Boston reject Hartlepool move for manager Coughlan
Boston United have rejected an approach from fellow National League side Hartlepool United for their manager Graham Coughlan.BBC Radio Lincolnshire understands that Pools want the 50-year-old former Mansfield and Newport County boss to replace Anthony Limbrick - who is still in position.Coughlan is under contract with the Pilgrims so the clubs would have to agree to compensation for the move to go ahead.Pools finished 11th in the National League in their second season since relegation from the EFL.Boston were seven points adrift at the bottom at one stage but a run of 11 wins in their final 18 games saw the Lincolnshire side finish the season in 19th place.Hartlepool are up for sale and said last month that they were currently behind with critical planning for next season as a potential takeover drags on.Ten players left the club at the end of the season, while Limbrick - who took over in February - said he wanted to stay in charge."I think this is a Football League club, I've said that before," he said after the final day draw with Forest Green Rovers."I love this little stadium, it's like a small, boutique stadium; when the fans get going, it always feels like there are a lot more than there actually are, I love the passion and the people here."It means so much to them, and it does to us as well. That's why I came here, I want to try and push this club forward and be here for a long, long time."
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