"I think it's a good appointment. He's got a good relationship with the club, he's Paul Baker's brother-in-law. He used to come and watch us when he was playing for Newcastle, I remember him coming to watch us during midweek games."
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"I'm sure, if we do get off to a good start, the town will be buzzing, the fans will be buzzing and, hopefully, it will be a historic season to remember."
"Honestly, I've never looked forward to a season as much as this one since my playing days. I really, really can't wait."
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"I feel blessed, I feel privileged, I feel honoured - if you'll excuse the pun! - because there are thousands and thousands of former Pools players out there, to be selected is a real honour. I just can't wait to get stuck in."
"He was a good football manager and a great man. That's what made him so special and helped us go from mid-table to getting promoted, I think we went on a 14-game unbeaten run."
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