Here are six out the last 11 permanent Hartlepool United managers. How many of them can you name?

Here are six out the last 11 permanent Hartlepool United managers. How many of them can you name?

How Kevin Phillips' record as Hartlepool United manager compares to his 10 predecessors

Darren Sarll became the 12th man to take permanent charge of Hartlepool United in seven years when he replaced Kevin Phillips on Saturday morning – here’s a look at how Phillips, who was in the hotseat for just three months, compared to his predecessors.

By Gavin Ledwith

Published 27th Apr 2024, 13:00 BST

Here we examine how Phillips’ win record compares to that of his 10 permanent predecessors.

His record from November 2019-November 2021 reads as: 41 wins, 24 draws and 25 defeats.

1. Dave Challinor - 45.6 per cent

His record from November 2019-November 2021 reads as: 41 wins, 24 draws and 25 defeats. Photo: Frank Reid

His record from January 2024-April 2024 reads as: seven wins, five draws and four defeats.

2. Kevin Phillips - 43.8 per cent

His record from January 2024-April 2024 reads as: seven wins, five draws and four defeats. Photo: Mark Fletcher

His record from January-October 2019 was: 11 wins, 10 draws and 11 defeats.

3. Craig Hignett - 34.4 per cent

His record from January-October 2019 was: 11 wins, 10 draws and 11 defeats. Photo: Mark Fletcher

His record from February-November 2018 reads as: 13 wins, 12 draws and 13 defeats.

4. Matthew Bates - 34.2 per cent

His record from February-November 2018 reads as: 13 wins, 12 draws and 13 defeats. Photo: Mark Fletcher