Chairman Raj Singh during the press conference. Picture by FRANk REID — Singh's almost eight years as Hartlepool United owner are likely to be remember as among the most controversial and contentious in the club's entire history.

Singh's almost eight years as Hartlepool United owner are likely to be remember as among the most controversial and contentious in the club's entire history.

Jonathan Franks reflects on Raj Singh's 'mixed' Hartlepool United legacy

"We've got a football club, and I'm forever grateful for that. There are mixed opinions from the fans and rightly so, he made a lot of mistakes. You either like him or you don't."

23.07.26, 17:01 Updated 23.07.26, 17:01 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Former Hartlepool United attacker Jonathan Franks believes Raj Singh will leave a "mixed" legacy following a series of "questionable decisions" towards the end of his tumultuous tenure.

While Pools are in the early stages of an exciting new era under American businessman and investor Landon Smith, the legacy controversial former owner Singh leaves behind is likely to remain the subject of considerable debate for some time to come.

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