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Hartlepool United have endured an extremely disappointing start to the new National League season, losing six of their opening nine matches. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Jonathan Franks feels Pete Wild would be 'a sensible shout' as Hartlepool United consider next head coach appointment

"Although he never got promoted, he did very, very well with what we had at Halifax, then he did a steady job at Barrow too."

22.09.26, 17:49 Updated 22.09.26, 17:52 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Robbie Stelling

Former Hartlepool United forward Jonathan Franks feels Pete Wild would be "a sensible shout" as the club's search for a new head coach hots up.

Just nine games into the National League season, Pools, who were touted as possible title contenders ahead of the campaign, are on the hunt for a new head coach following Lee Clark's dramatic resignation at the weekend.

Clark, who was only appointed in May, announced his sudden decision to resign in the immediate aftermath of Saturday's 3-1 loss at home to newly-promoted Worthing, his side's third defeat in a row and their sixth in seven games.

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