Chris Maxwell 'can't speak highly enough' of 'incredible' Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith

Maxwell, a former Wrexham, Fleetwood Town, Preston North End and Blackpool goalkeeper who was brought to the club when Pools appointed specialist football consultancy firm Bromby and Partners in March, has been responsible for "strengthening football operations, supporting staff and establishing high performance foundations for long-term success on and off the pitch".

So far, Pools appear to be heading in the right direction under Smith, who completed a sudden and unexpected takeover of the club from controversial former owner Raj Singh on New Year's Eve.