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Pools appear to have made significant progress under new owner Landon Smith and are being touted as possible National League title contenders next season.

Chris Maxwell hails 'a real sense of excitement' at Hartlepool United

"What we're also finding now is that people are wanting to be part of this football club - and for the right reasons, by the way, because they certainly should. There is a real sense of excitement building here."

01.07.26, 11:21 Updated 01.07.26, 11:21 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Robbie Stelling

Chris Maxwell believes "a real sense of excitement" is building at Hartlepool United.

Former Wrexham, Fleetwood Town and Blackpool goalkeeper Maxwell was brought to Victoria Park after new Pools owner Landon Smith hired Bromby and Partners, a specialist football consultancy firm, to oversee development and progression ahead of the 2025/26 season.

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