Landon Smith owner of Hartlepool United FC. Picture by FRANK REID — Landon Smith has been outlining his plans to haul Hartlepool United back into the Football League - and help them stay there.

Landon Smith has been outlining his plans to haul Hartlepool United back into the Football League - and help them stay there.

Landon Smith outlines plans to help establish Hartlepool United in the Football League

"We don't just want to get promoted, we want to stay in the Football League. We want to establish ourselves. If we get promoted, we're halfway there. Believe me, we're going to stay."

18.07.26, 19:25 Updated 18.07.26, 19:25 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith has revealed his plan for long-term success at Victoria Park.

While Pools fans haven't been altogether starved of success in recent years, winning a memorable promotion back to the Football League under Dave Challinor in 2021, their subsequent relegation in 2023 undid much of their good work.

Since then, Pools have looked at increasing risk of becoming stranded in the footballing doldrums, limping to three underwhelming mid-table National League finishes in a row.

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