National League

POPOV PICKS LEE’S POOLS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 June 2026

HARTLEPOOL United boss Lee Clark has completed the signing of striker Chris Popov following the expiry of his contract with Leicester City.
Popov, 21, scored seven goals in 18 National League appearances on loan at Morecambe last season and links up once again with fellow Pools signing Jack Nolan – the pair combining for 26 goals and 12 assists for the Shrimps.
The former Barrow player said: “Lee was also very clear about the way he wants his teams to play and the role he believes I can have within the squad.
“His ideas really excited me and I felt it was an en...

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