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EXETER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 1STAll smiles Hartlepool United Dave Challinor after the FA Cup match between Exeter City and Hartlepool United at St James' Park, Exeter on Sunday 1st December 2019. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photograph may only be used for newspaper and/or magazine editorial purposes, license required for commercial use. NOT FOR RESALE
Former Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor has been reflecting on his "special" relationship with the Pools fanbase.
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Former Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor reflects on 'special' Pools fanbase

"The connection that we had at Hartlepool was amazing, the respect was amazing. The contribution the fans made to our success was massive. That period shows that it's a special place if you can get that atmosphere going."

30.06.26, 16:26 Updated 30.06.26, 16:26 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Robbie Stelling

Former Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor has been reflecting on his "special" relationship with the Pools fanbase.

Challinor, who led Pools to promotion back to the Football League via a heart-stopping National League play-off final in 2021, is widely regarded as one of the club's greatest ever managers and enjoys legendary status amongst supporters.

Having been relegated from League Two for the first time in the club's entire history in 2017, Pools finished an underwhelming 16th, 15th and 12th during their first three campaigns in the National League.

Challinor, who took charge of Pools following a hugely successful eight-year spell with AFC Fylde, led his side to a fourth placed finish in the 2020/21 season before victories over Bromley, Stockport County and Torquay United secured a memorable promotion.

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