Lee Clark resigns as Hartlepool United head coach after defeat
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Lee Clark has resigned as head coach of Hartlepool United following a 3-1 home defeat to Worthing on September 19. This loss marked Hartlepool's sixth loss in seven National League matches and was their third consecutive defeat, leaving the team in 18th place. Clark's dismissal followed fan protests during the match, reflecting the team's ongoing struggles. He expressed disappointment in his inability to deliver results for the club and its supporters. Hartlepool, now seeking their ninth permanent manager since January's takeover, continues its campaign in the National League.
- •Hartlepool United lost 3-1 to Worthing at home.
- •Lee Clark resigns after a string of poor results.
- •The team has lost six of its last seven games.
- •Clark's tenure included only three wins in nine matches.
- •Hartlepool is searching for its ninth head coach since January.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Clark resigns as Hartlepool boss in post-match interview
- 3:14 PMBBC Sport — Clark resigns as Hartlepool boss in post-match interview
"Lee Clark resigns as Hartlepool United head coach after a sixth loss in seven games following the 3-1 home defeat by Worthing.
"Lee Clark resigns as Hartlepool United head coach after a sixth loss in seven games following the 3-1 home defeat by Worthing.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 3:24 PMClark resigns as Hartlepool boss in post-match interview
Lee Clark resigns as Hartlepool United head coach after a sixth loss in seven games following the 3-1 home defeat by Worthing.
- BBC SportSep 19, 2026, 3:14 PMClark resigns as Hartlepool boss in post-match interview
Lee Clark resigns as Hartlepool United head coach after a sixth loss in seven games following the 3-1 home defeat by Worthing.
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