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Super Kev is back as Pools name new boss

Former Sunderland Aston Villa striker Kevin Phillips insists he can breathe fresh life into Hartlepool United’s stuttering season.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
21 January 2024

Super Kev

Phillips lands top job with Pools
By Matt Badcock

KEVIN PHILLIPS insists he can breathe fresh life into Hartlepool United’s stuttering season.
The former Sunderland striker was unveiled as Pools’ new head coach as they kicked off their National League clash at Ebbsfleet United.
The 50-year-old took a watching brief with Anthony Mancini hitting a stunning winner to take his new side up to 13th in the table.
Phillips left South Shields at the end of last season despite guiding the Mariners to the Northern Premier League title in his first full season at the helm.
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