Hartlepool United

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  7. Hartlepool extend Okike loan to end of season

    Calvin Okike playing on a sunny afternoon for HartlepoolGetty Images

    Calvin Okike is yet to make a senior appearance for parent club Hull City

    Hartlepool United have extended the loan of Calvin Okike until the end of the season.

    The 18-year-old defender joined last month from Hull City and has made three appearances for Pools, scoring on debut in their 3-1 win over Carlisle United.

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  19. A general view inside Vale Park of mud on the pitch and a 'keep off the grass' sign

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  25. Hartlepool appoint ex-defender Liddle as coach

    Gary Liddle looks on during a Hartlepool United match earlier this seasonGetty Images

    Hartlepool United have appointed former defender Gary Liddle as first team coach to strengthen manager Nicky Featherstone's backroom staff.

    The 39-year-old made 364 senior appearances for Pools over three spells with the club and helped them to promotion from the National League through the play-offs in 2021.

    Liddle, who has also worked in Hartlepool's academy as a lead professional development phase coach, has left his position as manager of Northern Premier League side Whitby Town in order to take on the role.

    "I know this club extremely well and a large part of my adult and football life has been spent here, so it means a great deal to me," Liddle said.

    "It's been great to be back around the club again through my work in the academy and now I want to help Nicky take the first team to where we believe it should be."