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"When the opportunity came up, it was one I wanted to take. This is a massive football club with a proud history, passionate supporters and a real expectation to be competing at the top end of the league, so it was a challenge that immediately appealed to me."
03.07.26News
"What stood out to me was his intelligence as an attacking player. He is comfortable receiving the ball in tight areas, linking play, creating chances and arriving in dangerous positions around the box."
02.07.26News
"He's a natural goalscorer, but there's much more to his game than that. He gives us a real focal point, he's strong, works tirelessly for the team, links play well and is always a threat in and around the penalty area."
01.07.26News
"What we're also finding now is that people are wanting to be part of this football club - and for the right reasons, by the way, because they certainly should. There is a real sense of excitement building here."
"Development football could be okay for me now, but I feel like I need that game on the weekend to strive towards to try and get a result. That's where it lies for me, with first team football eventually I think."
"He's still only 19, but he already possesses a lot of qualities that excite us. He has an excellent physical profile, genuine pace and a real presence about him."
"Hartlepool have been very strong recently at not giving a lot away, not conceding goals, so that's something we need to try and hold onto while we try and progress, create more opportunities, score more goals and attack with more pace and intent. We're looking to become more dynamic. That's easy to say, it's harder to deliver."
"I can't wait to get started and play in front of the supporters. From everything I've heard, the backing this club receives is incredible and I'm looking forward to experiencing that for myself."
30.06.26News
"The connection that we had at Hartlepool was amazing, the respect was amazing. The contribution the fans made to our success was massive. That period shows that it's a special place if you can get that atmosphere going."
"Regardless, not having Championship experience means you can be seen as a risk. You only get that experience by somebody taking that risk on you and I think I'd be a risk worth taking, a good risk based on what we've done previously."
"My understanding is that he had an opportunity to stay on at Rotherham if he so chose to but decided instead to come to Hartlepool United, a club that he holds close to his heart."
"Halifax are insistent that Harris remains their player."
"We ran a lengthy process and we ended up on Lee Clark, who is a fantastic person, his experience is amazing, his knowledge of the North East but in particular Hartlepool is outstanding."
"Of course, nothing is guaranteed in football, especially in the notoriously unpredictable National League. Yet Poolies are daring to dream. And let them, because this season is shaping up to be very special indeed."
30.06.26Opinion
"Having him be a part of this football club is, for everyone involved - the fans included - such an opportunity and a blessing."
29.06.26News
"Quite clearly, Landon has put his hand in his pocket, he's come up with a fistful of dollars. We are quite clearly paying really competitive wages to bring, hopefully, really quality players to the football club. That is absolutely music to everyone's ears."
"We still talk about it now, we still send videos into our group chat. The celebrations were brilliant."
"It was always going to be a tough decision, a really, really tough decision to leave. I'd worked for 10 years to become a Football League manager, and I'd achieved it for the first time."
Hartlepool United have been linked with a move for attacking-midfielder Josh Hawkes.
"Every player is different, so it's about understanding what each individual needs, helping them prepare properly, recover well and giving them the best opportunity to stay fit, train consistently and perform at their highest level throughout the season."
"I believe I will bring experience, add to the winning mentality that already runs through this squad and hopefully contribute some goals and clean sheets."
Hartlepool United are believed to be interested in a deal for Gateshead attacking-midfielder Harry Chapman, according to reports.
"I'm looking forward to meeting the supporters, getting started and doing everything I can to help the team have a successful season."
New Hartlepool United attacker Chris Popov hailed Pools as "a massive football club with incredible support and real ambition" after he agreed a two-year deal at Victoria Park on Saturday.
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