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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: A view of the venue during Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Fanatics)
As Fanatics Fest draws to a close, Hartlepool United's exciting journey under new owner Landon Smith is only just beginning. Picture by Fanatics Fest/Getty Images.

Fanatics Fest draws to a close - but Hartlepool United's journey is only just beginning

Hartlepool United's American adventure is coming to an end, but Pools owner Landon Smith is hoping this week's trip to Fanatics Fest is only the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

19.07.26, 20:35 Updated 19.07.26, 20:35 7 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Robbie Stelling

Hartlepool United's American adventure is coming to an end, but Pools owner Landon Smith is hoping this week's trip to Fanatics Fest is only the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

In an unprecedented move for the club, Pools secured a prize spot at the world-renowned Fanatics Fest, a hugely popular convention centred on sports collecting, memorabilia and trading cards.

Unconventional, perhaps, but American businessman Smith is determined to do things differently as he bids to lead Pools to new heights.

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