13-06-2025, 16:45
Hartlepool United have appointed Simon Grayson as the National League club's new manager.
Grayson replaces Australian Anthony Limbrick, who was sacked on Thursday after four months in the role.
The 55-year-old's most recent job was with Lalitpur City in the Nepal Super League, where he won the title in April. He has managed seven clubs in England, including Leeds and Preston, as well as Bengaluru in the Indian Super League.
"The club has gone through some tough times recently but by working hard together as a staff and fanbase we can bring back the good times which this football club deserves," Grayson told the club's website, external.
Pools finished last season 11th, eight points outside the play-offs.
"I'm delighted that Simon has accepted the role," said club chairman Raj Singh.
"Simon is someone who has been on our radar for a while and he's been my preferred candidate in the past when we've looked for managers, but for one reason or the other it didn't come off."
After retiring from playing in 2006, Grayson has won promotion from League One to the Championship with Blackpool, Leeds, Huddersfield and Preston in his managerial career.
Grayson replaces Australian Anthony Limbrick, who was sacked on Thursday after four months in the role.
The 55-year-old's most recent job was with Lalitpur City in the Nepal Super League, where he won the title in April. He has managed seven clubs in England, including Leeds and Preston, as well as Bengaluru in the Indian Super League.
"The club has gone through some tough times recently but by working hard together as a staff and fanbase we can bring back the good times which this football club deserves," Grayson told the club's website, external.
Pools finished last season 11th, eight points outside the play-offs.
"I'm delighted that Simon has accepted the role," said club chairman Raj Singh.
"Simon is someone who has been on our radar for a while and he's been my preferred candidate in the past when we've looked for managers, but for one reason or the other it didn't come off."
After retiring from playing in 2006, Grayson has won promotion from League One to the Championship with Blackpool, Leeds, Huddersfield and Preston in his managerial career.
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