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Hartlepool appoints Pete Wild as new head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:39 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Hartlepool appoints Pete Wild as new head coach
Summary

Hartlepool United has named Pete Wild as its new head coach, succeeding Lee Clark, who resigned after a difficult start to the season. Wild, 42, previously managed Oldham Athletic and Halifax Town, among others, and takes over a team currently sitting 22nd in the National League. His first match is scheduled against Tamworth at home this Saturday. Wild expresses optimism about revitalizing the club, stating that Hartlepool is a 'sleeping giant' not suited for the National League.

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  • •Pete Wild replaces Lee Clark as Hartlepool head coach.
  • •Wild's first game will be at home against Tamworth on Saturday.
  • •Hartlepool is currently 22nd in the National League.
  • •Wild previously managed Oldham, Halifax, and Barrow.
  • •He believes Hartlepool deserves to be in a higher league.
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Hartlepool United appoint former Oldham and Halifax boss Pete Wild as their new head coach.

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