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Hartlepool United have appointed interim manager Nicky Featherstone as their new permanent boss on a deal until the end of the season.
The 37-year-old won four of his eight games after being placed in charge following Simon Grayson's sacking.
"It is a tremendous honour to be appointed manager of this football club, Pools means a huge amount to me," he told the club website., external
Featherstone made 415 league appearances across more than a decade as a player for Pools, with the last one coming against Boston in September.
"We spoke to a wide range of candidates including experienced EFL managers but Nicky's leadership and understanding of the club made him the standout choice," said Hartlepool head of football operations Joe Monks.
"Nicky is a club legend with a genuine connection to our supporters."
Featherstone has helped Hartlepool climb to eighth in the National League, one place and two points outside the play-off places.
They host mid-table Yeovil on Saturday.
The 37-year-old won four of his eight games after being placed in charge following Simon Grayson's sacking.
"It is a tremendous honour to be appointed manager of this football club, Pools means a huge amount to me," he told the club website., external
Featherstone made 415 league appearances across more than a decade as a player for Pools, with the last one coming against Boston in September.
"We spoke to a wide range of candidates including experienced EFL managers but Nicky's leadership and understanding of the club made him the standout choice," said Hartlepool head of football operations Joe Monks.
"Nicky is a club legend with a genuine connection to our supporters."
Featherstone has helped Hartlepool climb to eighth in the National League, one place and two points outside the play-off places.
They host mid-table Yeovil on Saturday.
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