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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Boston reject Hartlepool move for manager Coughlan
Boston United have rejected an approach from fellow National League side Hartlepool United for their manager Graham Radio Lincolnshire understands that Pools want the 50-year-old former Mansfield and Newport County boss to replace Anthony Limbrick - who is still in is under contract with the Pilgrims so the clubs would have to agree to compensation for the move to go finished 11th in the National League in their second season since relegation from the 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 are up for sale and said last month that they were currently behind with critical planning for next season as a potential takeover drags 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."
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Wanderers pair released by Hartlepool after spells in National League
Former Wanderers striker Gary Madine will become a free agent when his deal at Hartlepool United expires this summer. The 34-year-old joined the National League club last summer following a lengthy spell out of action with an ACL injury. Madine scored eight goals in 30 appearances this season as Hartlepool finished 11th in the top tier of the non-league pyramid. The forward spent two-and-a-half-years at Bolton, scoring 26 goals in 107 appearances, before he was snapped up by Cardiff in January 2018. He went on to have stints at Sheffield United and Blackpool – suffering his knee injury while playing for the latter. Joel Dixon, another former Wanderer, is also departing Hartlepool this summer following a two-year stay at Victoria Park. Dixon joined the club following his release by the Whites but only made a handful of league appearances this term following a long-term injury. The goalkeeper spent two seasons at Bolton and got a run in the side in League One prior to James Trafford's arrival on loan from Manchester City. READ MORE: Conor Bradley reflects on 'long journey' to become Premier League winner His exit was confirmed in the summer of 2023, with Nathan Baxter and Joel Coleman both arriving at the club weeks later. Madine and Dixon are among nine players let go by Hartlepool this summer amid uncertainty at the club. The North East outfit had been in takeover talks but announced last week that a potential party had missed a "further revised deadline" to deposit funds, which means there is no prospect of an 'immediate takeover'. Jack Robinson, Max Storey, Emmanuel Onariase, Luke Waterfall, Anthony Mancini, Kieran Wallace, Gregg Sloggett and Billy Sass-Davies are also departing this summer while Dan Dodds and Josh Mazfari remain in contract discussions. An official update read: 'Hartlepool United wishes to place on record a sincere thanks to all departing players and wishes them well for the future.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Carlisle United duo released by National League rivals
Former Carlisle United defender Jack Robinson's short spell at Hartlepool United is over - and fellow ex-Blue Gary Madine has also been released. The duo are among nine players let go by the National League club at the end of their contracts. For Robinson it is a quick departure from Victoria Park with the 23-year-old having made just three appearances. He left Carlisle for Pools on February's transfer deadline day but is now looking for a new club. In the case of Madine, the experienced frontman leaves the Monkey Hangers after 30 appearances and eight goals. The 34-year-old had been on Pools' books since last August, making his return to action after recovering from an ACL injury suffered with previous club Blackpool. Hartlepool's decisions come at the end of an 11th-placed finish in the fifth tier, and amid uncertainty over the club's future. The north east club had been in takeover talks but announced on Wednesday that a "potential takeover party" had missed a "further revised deadline" to deposit funds. The decisions come at a time of uncertainty over Pools' future (Image: PA) Hartlepool said that, as a result, there is no prospect of an "immediate takeover" and that, following a survey of season ticket holders, current owner Raj Singh will "step in to support the club... with the aim that Hartlepool United remains stable and competitive", ahead of any future takeover interest. Robinson's time at Carlisle began with a loan spell from Middlesbrough in the 2022/23 season before he joined on a permanent two-year deal. The left-sided player made 41 appearances for the Cumbrians. Madine came through United's youth team and made 85 first-team appearances and scored 22 goals before being sold to Sheffield Wednesday in 2011. He later returned on loan in 2014 and scored twice in five appearances. His other clubs include Cardiff City, Bolton Wanderers, Coventry City and Sheffield United. Other players released by Hartlepool this summer include Max Storey, Joel Dixon, Emmanuel Onariase, Luke Waterfall, Anthony Mancini, Kieran Wallace and Gregg Sloggett. Those remaining under contract at Victoria Park include the former Blues duo Tom Parkes and Adam Campbell. The club's first team coach is the former Carlisle No2 Gavin Skelton. FLASH SALE: Get unlimited access to every Carlisle United article by subscribing to the News & Star for £3 for 3 months, or get 40% off a full year's subscription - click
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Jeff Stelling resigns as Hartlepool president after 9 years with damning statement over takeover
Jeff Stelling, Raj Singh/ Image composite: Sky Sports/X Hartlepool United FC Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling has announced his resignation as honorary president of Hartlepool United, citing deep frustration with the club's stalled takeover process and what he called the mistreatment of prospective buyers. The 70-year-old broadcaster and lifelong Pools supporter had held the honorary role for nearly a decade. But in a powerful statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Stelling made it clear that recent developments involving club owner Raj Singh had pushed him to step away. 'Following Raj's latest statement, I have resigned as President of @Official_HUFC,' Stelling wrote. 'I know this is only an honorary role but it is the best way I felt I could protest against the treatment of the party trying to take control of the club. Supporters have been left in an intolerable position with a perceived threat to the future of the club should they not support the current owner.' — JeffStelling (@JeffStelling) 'Let's remember it was him who wanted to stop funding the club. Yet now he seems almost affronted that others want to take over.' 'Not once have I been consulted about this even though I am a shareholder. I have not met the would-be buyers but I do know they have been trying to buy this club for over a year – not the actions of time wasters.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bangladesh: Unsold Sofas at Bargain Prices (View Current Prices) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo 'I will always love this club and wish all our fans the best.' Ownership uncertainty puts club planning at risk Hartlepool United, currently in England's fifth tier, were relegated from League Two in 2023. Since then, they have finished 12th and 11th in the National League, including this season's 11th-place finish with 60 points from 46 games. Owner Raj Singh, who bought the club in 2018, put it up for sale in April 2023 and stepped down as chairman in March 2025 after receiving abuse from sections of the fanbase. At the time, he said he would continue funding staff and player wages until the end of the 2024–25 campaign. However, the club confirmed in a statement this week that planning for the upcoming season is already behind, and a proposed takeover remains unresolved. 'The club is already running the risk of failing to prepare for next season, which could become unrecoverable in a very short period of time,' the statement read. 'The retained player list must be decided upon by Saturday, and squad planning is well behind where it should be due to the current limbo position.' 'Much of the good work that has been done over recent years to put the club on a stable footing hangs in the balance. In summary, the board feel that the club can wait no longer and must act now.' Deal deadlines missed, no funds deposited The club revealed that a prospective buyer, whose offer was accepted by Singh in mid-March, has failed to meet deadlines to deposit funds. 'This party had their original proposal and offer accepted by Mr Singh in the second week of March but have since missed deadlines to deposit agreed funds,' Hartlepool stated. 'They identified a target exchange date in April, which was missed, and a second target date in May which is now unrealistic. Still at this stage, no party has deposited the required proof of funds to a level to operate the club next season.' This situation has left Hartlepool's board, players, and fans in a state of uncertainty, with little clarity on the club's immediate or long-term future. Singh speaks out: 'This was not planned' Responding to growing criticism, including Stelling's resignation, Raj Singh issued a statement denying that the current impasse was deliberate or engineered. 'I feel I must make my position clear that this was not planned, as some people will now regrettably insinuate,' Singh said. 'I have not attended any games since I stepped down, and I was getting used to life after HUFC. If a new owner had been in the position to progress with funds in place, we would not be in this position — so it could not possibly have been planned on my part.' Singh acknowledged that several individuals have asked him to return in some capacity to help keep the club afloat, but he said he would only do so if the fans approved. 'Categorically, at this time, there is no party in a position with funds to immediately take over the club,' Singh said. 'That is not for a lack of trying, and there has been a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes that people just don't see.' Supporters to decide Singh's short-term role With no confirmed buyer in place and no proof of operating funds from any party, Singh has proposed a rare measure, asking season ticket holders to vote on whether the club should accept further financial assistance from him, despite his prior resignation. 'Mr Singh has made no formal commitment to step in as chairman or principal funder,' the club explained. 'He highlighted that he could do so only if supporters want him to assist, and he was very mindful of prior supporter requests for him to step down. He has suggested this should be a decision for supporters and not the board.' The board added that without 'external funding support and a more stable environment,' both on-field and off-field planning are at risk, a situation that could 'ultimately threaten the club's very existence.' 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Irish Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Jeff Stelling resigns in protest at Hartlepool owner Raj Singh
Jeff Stelling has resigned from his position as president of Hartlepool United in a protest against the ongoing sale of the club. The club's owner, Raj Singh, initially put the club up for sale in April 2023 after their demotion from the English Football League and stepped down as chairman two months ago. Previously, the club had announced that it would not be sold until the end of the 2024/25 season, with Singh pledging to cover player and staff wages until the end of the campaign. However, with new owners yet to be found, preparations for the next season have been delayed. Recent negotiations have hit a roadblock, leaving the future of Pools uncertain. Broadcasting icon Stelling, who regularly championed the club during his tenure on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday, became honorary president in 2015. He has now voiced his disapproval of the current situation and Singh, expressing his views on X. "Following Raj's latest statement, I have resigned as President of @Official_HUFC," began Stelling, aged 70. "I know this is only an honorary role but it is the best way I felt I could protest against the treatment of the party trying to take control of the club.", reports the Mirror. "Supporters have been left in an intolerable position with a perceived threat to the future of the club should they not support the current owner. Let's remember it was him who wanted to stop funding the club. Yet now he seems almost affronted that others want to take over. "Not once have I been consulted about this even though I am a shareholder. I have not met the would be buyers but I do know they have been trying to buy this club for over a year - not the actions of time wasters. I will always love this club and wish all our fans the best." In its statement, Hartlepool disclosed that they'll be seeking their season ticket holders' input on whether to continue taking assistance from Singh, as proposed by the owner himself. The club has also noted another missed deadline by a potential takeover party. "The club is already running the risk of failing to prepare for next season which could become unrecoverable in a very short period of time," the statement warns. It further highlights concern stating, "The club's retained player list must be decided upon by Saturday and squad planning is well behind where it should be due to the current limbo position." underscoring the precarious situation at the club. "Much of the good work that has been done over recent years to put the club on a stable footing hangs in the balance. In summary the board feel that the club can wait no longer and must act now." Singh, who became the owner of Hartlepool at the conclusion of the 2017–18 season, has voiced that the current predicaments were unexpected and stated his hope that a takeover would have been finalised already. He acknowledges the calls to provide interim support to the club but has emphasised that this is not on the cards just yet. "Categorically at this time there is no party in a position with funds to immediately take over the club," he stated. "That is not for a lack of trying and there has been a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes that people just don't see."
