The Monkey's Uncle

The new, independent place to be for Hartlepool United news, insight, analysis and interviews. Designed with fans at its heart.

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"I was really prepared to stay at the football club, my kids were coming up to Durham for university. That was the point when I would have sold up my base where I was, moved to the North East and committed my future to the club for a long time."

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"To be able to take the club back to the Football League, to have that day at Bristol and all the celebrations, was amazing."

In an exclusive interview with The Monkey's Uncle, former Hartlepool United boss Dave Challinor has been reflecting on his time in charge of Pools.

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Poolies, this morning I spoke to Dave Challinor in an exclusive interview with @TheMonkeysUnc. We covered so much, from Stockport, Championship ambitions, promotion with Pools, his relationship with Raj Singh, the fans and his decision to leave. Lots to come!

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"I'm hungry to prove myself, work hard every day, establish myself in senior football and do everything I can to help the club achieve its ambitions."

New Hartlepool United signing Owen Hampson is determined to make his mark after becoming the club's fifth summer recruit.

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I just want us to score the next goal and win the next game, then we'll see what happens."

Head of recruitment Chris Beech has been discussing Hartlepool United's promotion prospects.

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"Definitely, we're making progress. We're making progress in all the positions we're looking at."

Chris Beech has been discussing Hartlepool United's hunt for a new number one goalkeeper.

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Reports today suggesting Hartlepool United are interested in signing former Manchester United, Leicester City and Morecambe attacker Chris Popov.

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Reports this morning suggesting Hartlepool United are closing in on a deal for Brighton and Hove Albion defender Charlie Penman.

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Hartlepool United legend Brian Honour has said he is "incredibly proud" to have been appointed the club's matchday ambassador ahead of the 2026/27 season.

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"Yes, we're interested in all good players."

Hartlepool United's head of recruitment Chris Beech has had his say on links to Halifax Town frontman Will Harris.

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[Robbie Stelling @StellingRobbie]

Was brilliant to chat to Chris Maxwell and Chris Beech this afternoon. There will be lots to come from my interviews with them over on The Monkey's Uncle!

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Hartlepool United are currently 5/1 second favourites to be crowned National League champions next season, but are Pools serious title contenders?

We've taken an in-depth look here.

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"What kept me going throughout by far the most challenging period of my professional career to date was the incredible support of Pools fans."

Hi Poolies. I've penned a personal piece reflecting on the eight months I spent banned from Victoria Park under Raj Singh.

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"If you've got a shaky goalkeeper, you're always going to struggle. I think we saw that last year, even the crowd were getting nervous at times."

The former Pools skipper believes a new number one goalkeeper should be top of the club's list of priorities this summer.