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Lee Clark Lands New Managerial Role as North East Returned Confirmed
On Thursday, Hartlepool United appointed 53-year-old Lee Clark as First Team Head Coach following an extensive football review. Clark said he is "incredibly proud to be given the opportunity to lead this Football Club."
Owner Landon Smith confirmed the appointment after a thorough review of football operations led by club advisors Bromby & Partners, who identified the move as providing 'a critical balance of skills' to drive the club forward.
The restructuring includes retaining Gary Liddle, First Team coach, and appointing former midfielder Chris Beech as head of recruitment. Both will support the wider football strategy at Hartlepool.
Clark managed League One club Rotherham United during the final two months of last season, bringing extensive managerial experience from previous stints at Huddersfield Town, Birmingham City, and Kilmarnock.
Bromby & Partners have completed preparatory work around playing philosophy and player recruitment, while the club will announce an additional assisting First Team coach in due course following the conclusion of current season commitments.