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#304819 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool United defender Scott Harrison has been ruled out for any time up to six weeks after damaging his shoulder in yesterdays defeat against Exeter. To add insult to injury, Harrison played through his injury yesterday as Hartlepool were out of substitutions, a decision which looks to have extended his spell on the sidelines.
Scott Harrison had been ever present this season and joins fellow centre back Harry Worley on the injury table. Young centre midfielder Brad Walker also picked up an injury against Exeter in the form of a face injury and will have to wear a protective mask in the sides next game against Cambridge United. Adam Boyd will have to hope that no more of his players pick up any injuries soon. Assistant Manager Sam Collins is expected to replace Harrison in the starting eleven with Carl Magnay also moving back to the centre of defence to replace Harry Worley.
#304817 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool crashed to a defeat after losing three-nil away at Exeter City. Hartlepool had only conceded once in their last six matches however they had no answer for Exeter's attacking prowess today.
Hartlepool went ahead into the break level however fell apart in the second half thanks goals in quick succession from Davies and the two Nicholls up top for Exeter. Scott Fenwick did have a late chance for a consolation however he hit straight at the keeper from a one on one position. Hartlepool host Cambridge next at home before their Capital One Cup tie with Leeds United.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth*, Magnay (c), Bates, Harrison, Carroll; Ruddock, Atangana, Walker**; Fenwick, Oyenuga***.
Subs: Collins*, Jones, Featherstone, Smith, Oztumer**, Bingham***, Oates.
#304816 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool United defender Harry Worley has been ruled out for up to a month after sustaining a chest injury while lifting weights in training. Worley has been ever present in the side so far this season since his move from Stevenage before current manager Adam Boyd joined the club.
Harry Worley has been in impressive form this season in Adam Boyd's back five formation and the injury may see assistant manager Sam Collins take his place in the starting eleven. However, Club Captain Carl Magnay who has been playing in centre midfield this season may return to centre back as it is his natural position. In other news, centre midfielder Michael Woods has joined Conference side Grimsby on loan for one month. Woods featured heavily last season but has only managed one substitute appearance so far this term.
#304813 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Anthony Stewart's early own goal condemned Wycombe to a one-nil loss against Adam Boyd's Hartlepool United in a hard fought game at Adams Park.
Hartlepool went ahead after three minutes after Kudus Oyenuga's cross was converted into his own net by Wycombe centre back Anthony Stewart following pressure from Rakish Bingham. Wycombe pushed for an equaliser but Hartlepool held on for an important win. Hartlepool's clean sheet means they have only conceded one goal in the last six matches in all competitions.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Bates, Harrison, Carroll; Ruddock, Magnay (c)*, Walker**; Bingham***, Oyenuga.
Subs: Collins, Jones, Featherstone, Atangana*, Oztumer**, Fenwick***, Oates.
#304807 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool United striker Billy Paynter has been ruled out for five weeks after straining his back in training. Paynter has only managed to one goal this season which came against Premier League side Sunderland in the side's Capital One Cup Second Round victory.
Billy Paynter has found first team opportunities hard to come by since his move from Carlisle in the Summer so the injury will come as a disappointment to the former Swindon forward. However, some good news for Hartlepool is the news that Scott Fenwick has returned to full training after his injury picked up against York City. Fenwick managed two goals in his first three matches and will be looking to get back into the first team picture.
#304803 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hope you're enjoying it. I fancied something a bit different than just screenshots like I have been doing over the past few years. Really enjoying writing this up.
#304802 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool United have completed the signing of Erhun Oztumer from League One side Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee. The man dubbed 'The Turkish Messi' by many fans at Peterborough has signed a two-year deal at Hartlepool after a fee was agreed late last night. Oztumer has been described as the 'perfect number 10' by his new manager Adam Boyd.
Erhun Oztumer joins Peterborough last season for a rumoured fee of £50k from non-league side Dulwich Hamlet and featured twenty times last season. However, Oztumer has found himself out of favour this season and has been allowed to leave the club. Oztumer managed fourty-seven goals in two seasons at Dulwich and Hamlet and Hartlepool manager Adam Boyd could not hide his delight at purchasing the 'Turkish Messi'. "I can't believe Peterborough have let him go to be honest. He is one of kind and is a very technically gifted player so I am delighted to bring him to club. He may take a while to adapt but I am sure he will be a success here".
Erhun Oztumer was Hartlepool's final signing of the August transfer window. Nigel Atangana joined the club yesterday from fellow League Two side Portsmouth whilst Christian Smith and Pelly Ruddock joined before the season started from Bishops Stortford and Luton Town respectively.
#304801 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool United have signed former Havant and Waterlooville midfielder Nigel Atangana from fellow League Two side Portsmouth. Atangana, who can play in either centre midfield, or behind the strikers has joined Adam Boyd's side for a rumoured £50k. However, it is unsure whether this fee will be paid upfront or over monthly instalments.
Nigel Atangana, 25 made thirty appearances last season for Portsmouth however was placed on the transfer list at the start of this season. It was rumoured that Atangana was a transfer target for Adam Boyd however he wasn't happy with the financial package on the table. Atangana stated he was happy that the transfer has finally been agreed. "I'm delighted to be joining the club. Portsmouth were brilliant for me but the gaffer there wasn't keen on me this season. I knew of Hartlepool's interest for a while and I'm glad it's finally been all sorted.
Adam Boyd has revealed that there may be one more transfer before the deadline window shuts tomorrow at 6pm. However the Hartlepool manager would not disclose who the player may be.
#304799 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Carlisle United beat Hartlepool in a close encounter to condemn Adam Boyd to his first loss as Hartlepool manager.
Hartlepool only managed one shot on goal in the match however in a very scrappy game, a draw was probably a fair result. Kevin Osei scored the only goal of the game with he cooly dinked the ball over Trevor Carson in the Hartlepool game after breaking through the Hartlepool defence. Hartlepool travel to Wycombe next however before that, it will interesting to see whether Adam Boyd will add to his squad before the transfer window closes at the end of August.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley (c), Bates, Harrison, Carroll; Ruddock, Magnay, Walker; Bingham*, Oyenuga**.
Subs: Bartlett, Collins, Jones, Featherstone, Woods*, Oates, Paynter**.
#304786 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool United have been drawn an away tie against Championship side Leeds United in the Third Round of the Capital One Cup. Hartlepool are currently unbeaten this season and have beaten League One side Rochdale and also Premier League side Sunderland to get to this stage.
Hartlepool manager Adam Boyd could not hide his delight after his side's shock win against Sunderland last night. "It was an absolutely brilliant night and one that I won't forget for a very long time. It's been a great start for me as a manager but I won't get ahead of myself. The players have to take a lot of the credit as they've done everything I've asked. We have Leeds in the next round and again, we are underdogs so once again, all the pressure is on them."
Hartlepool are currently sitting in 5th position in League Two whereas Leeds are currently bottom of the Championship table.
#304782 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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League Two side Hartlepool United are through to the Third Round of the Capital One Cup after beating Premier League side Sunderland. Substitute Billy Paynter scored a late header past goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon to secure a historic win for Hartlepool.
Sunderland showed their Premier League class throughout however Hartlepool defended heroically before hitting Sunderland on the counter attack late on to secure the win. Hartlepool manager Adam Boyd has still to lose a game as a manager. The draw for the Third Round of the Capital One Cup will take place tomorrow afternoon.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley (c), Bates, Harrison, Carroll; Ruddock, Smith*, Walker**; Bingham***, Oyenuga.
Subs: Bartlett, Collins, Jones, Featherstone*, Magney**, Oates, Paynter***.
#304774 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool and Stevenage played out a nil-nil draw in a match that did not muster a shot on target for either team.
Hartlepool remain unbeaten in the league and travel midweek to face Premier League side Sunderland in Capital One Cup Second Round. Hartlepool striker Billy Paynter went closest in a very uneventful match however his late header flew over the bar to ensure both sides would leave with a point.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Bates, Harrison, Carroll*; Ruddock, Magnay (c), Walker; Oyenuga**, Paynter***.
Subs: Bartlett, Collins, Jones*, Featherstone, Smith, Bingham**, Oates***.
#304770 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Goals from Carl Magnay and Kudus Ogenuga scored the goals to help Hartlepool to a convincing way against Newport County who are yet to win this season. Hartlepool are currently unbeaten in four matches this season meaning Adam Boyd is yet to experience a loss as a football manager.
Man Of The Match Jake Carroll grabbed two assists in a great performance from the Irishman and it was corner that was headed in by Hartlepool captain Carl Magnay. Kudus Oyenuga grabbed his second goal of the season with a great team goal. Hartlepool face Teddy Sheringham's Stevenage side next up in the league who are yet to pick up a victory this season.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Bates, Harrison, Carroll; Ruddock, Magnay (c), Walker*; Oyenuga**, Paynter***.
Subs: Bartlett, Collins, Jones, Featherstone, Smith*, Bingham**, Oates***.
#304767 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool United striker Scott Fenwick has been ruled out for a month after picking up a chest injury in the side's one-nil win against York City.
Scott Fenwick has grabbed two goals so far this season and is said to be distraught to be ruled out. Scott Fenwick managed six goals last season for Hartlepool in his first season as a professional after making his way up through the non-league. At 25 years old, the striker is expected to be a key player for Adam Boyd's side. Billy Paynter is expected to replace Fenwick in the side for Hartlepool's upcoming trip against Newport County.
#304765 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Scott Fenwick scored a brilliant first half volley to grab Adam Boyd his first league win as Hartlepool manager.
Micheal Duckworth's free kick was fantastically converted by Fenwick early in the first half which was his second goal of the season. York rarely threatened the Hartlepool goal and in the end, Hartlepool deserved their win. However, the game ended on a sour note for Fenwick as he was ruled off near the end of the game with a chest injury. Hartlepool travel to Newport County in their next league game.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Bates, Harrison, Carroll; Ruddock, Magnay (c)*, Walker; Oyenuga**, Fenwick***.
Subs: Bartlett, Collins, Jones, Featherstone, Smith*, Bingham**, Paynter***.
#304760 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool United have been drawn against Premier League side Sunderland in the Second Round of the Capital One Cup. Hartlepool defeated League One side Rochdale last night and will face Sunderland on the 25th August.
Hartlepool are unbeaten in their first two matches of this season after a draw against Morecambe as well as their win last night against Rochdale. Adam Boyd expressed his excitement at travelling to the Premier League outfit. "It's a great draw for ourselves and definitely one that I am expecting to be shown live on the TV. It's a derby game for us and we're not expected to have any chance so in all honesty, the pressure is all on them. We have a few league games before then but yeah, this is definitely one I am looking forward to."
#304756 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Kudus Oyenuga scored his first professional goal to help League Two side Hartlepool beat League One side Rochdale to progress to the Second Round of the Capital One Cup.
Centre midfielder Brad Walker scored from the edge of the box with a great first time finish from a Michael Duckworth pullback to put Hartlepool ahead. Peter Vincenti then scored a equaliser for Rochdale with a brilliant volley from the edge of the box. Oyenuga replaced Rakesh Bingham and only was on the pitch for 6 minutes before scoring the winner late on for Hartlepool.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Bates, Harrison, Carroll; Ruddock, Magnay (c)*, Walker; Bingham**, Fenwick***.
Subs: Bartlett, Collins, Jones, Featherstone*, Smith, Oyenuga**, Paynter***.
#304751 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Scott Fenwick scored a late header to ensure Adam Boyd's first match as Hartlepool manager ended in a draw against Morecambe.
Aaron Wildig put Morecambe ahead early on in the first half after some poor defending from Hartlepool defender Jake Carroll. Substitute Rakesh Bingham grabbed an equaliser for Hartlepool after a good cross from Jake Carroll, amending his previous error. However, former Sheffield United striker Shaun Miller looked like he had grabbed all three points for Morecambe with a crisp finish before Fenwick's header late on.
Hartlepool face League One side Rochdale next in the First Round of the Capital One Cup.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Bates, Harrison, Carroll; Ruddock*, Magnay (c)**, Walker; Oyenuga, Fenwick***.
Subs: Bartlett, Collins, Jones, Featherstone**, Smith*, Bingham, Paynter***.
#304749 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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#304744 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Luton Town centre midfielder Pelly Ruddock has joined fellow League Two side Hartlepool on a loan deal until the end of the season. The former West Ham youngster becomes Adam Boyd's first signing as Hartlepool manager after only two weeks in the job.
Ruddock started off his career at Boreham Wood before moving to Premier League side West Ham United. However, Ruddock didn't make the grade and was bought for an undisclosed fee by Luton two seasons ago. In his first season at the club Ruddock was instrumental at Luton were crowned champions of the Conference. However, Ruddock only made 17 appearances last season for Luton in League Two and has been allowed to leave the club. It is thought that Ruddock can be purchased at any time by Hartlepool for £10k.
Ruddock could not hide his happiness to have joined Adam Boyd's side."I'm over the moon to be here to be honest. My season at Luton last season wasn't the greatest and I'm delighted to be given this opportunity in the Football League. I am looking forward to joining up with the lads and hopefully I will be in the starting eleven when we start off the season against Morecambe." Hartlepool kick off their season in just over two weeks time at home against Morecambe. Hartlepool are also thought to be in talks with Bishops Stortford midfielder Christian Smith who is expected to join the side over the next few days.
#304739 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Hartlepool United Defender Sam Colllins will continue in his role as Player/Assistant Manager after the arrivial of new first team manager Adam Boyd. Collins was originally assistant manager under previous manager Ronnue Moore and it was undecided whether Boyd would look to bring in his own assistant instead. However, Collins, 38 has agreed a one-year contract at the club.
Adam Boyd had this to say regarding the renewal of Collins' contract: "I am delighted to announce that Sam Collins has agreed to continue as Assistant Manager at the club and I can not wait to start working with him. He is a young and ambitious coach and I believe we can be very successful here. Sam will continue his duties as a player and will be played if needed however I am hoping that won't need to happen."
Boyd has yet to dip into the transfer market yet and is still undecided whether any players will be brought in. It was rumoured that former Hull City striker Dele Adebola was on the verge of signing a one-year deal with the club however Boyd pulled the plug at the last minute. Former Newport County striker Rene Howe is thought to be in talks with the club however Boyd refused to comment on any transfer speculation.
#304731 The Managerial Career Of Adam Boyd
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Former Hartlepool United striker Adam Boyd has been named the club's new first team manager replacing Ronnie Moore. Adam Boyd previously played for the club from the years of 1999-2005 followed by another stint at the club from 2009-2012. The former striker managed 74 goals for the club in his time and this position is his first role as a manager after finishing his playing career two seasons ago.
Hartlepool narrowly escaped relegation last season, finishing one place above the drop zone and it is seen by many as a major gamble to appoint Boyd, especially as he has no previous coaching experience. However, former Hartlepool midfielder and record appearance holder Ritchie Humphreys believes Boyd can be a success. "He knows the club inside out and I believe Boydy can definitely do a job at Hartlepool. Yes, it's going to be tough for him as Ronnie Moore did a great job to keep Hartlepool in the Football League last season but I think he'll be okay."
Boyd, 33, becomes one of the youngest managers in the Football League. It has not been announced who will be Boyd's assistant and that is expected to be decided over the following days. In just over a month's time Hartlepool face Morecambe at Victoria Park in which will be Boyd's first match in the managerial hotseat. Hartlepool are deemed as strong favourites for relegation in the upcoming season and it is still unsure whether Boyd will be given any money to strengthen the squad. Boyd released a short statement stating he 'is delighted to be taking over as the first team manager at Hartlepool' and will hold a full press conference with the media nearer to the start of the season.
#304503 Succession Game
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#303609 Saving Aston Villa!
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What formation are you playing?
#303604 Which one is best to Football Manager?
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#303602 The Brentford Project
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#302897 A One Way Ticket to Asia ... and Beyond!
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#302041 Which one is best to Football Manager?
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Thanks.
#301424 Which one is best to Football Manager?
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Which one is best for football manager? With all of the facepacks downloaded and everything. Will they all run OK?
#293975 In Pursuit Of The American Dream
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Goalkeepers
MacMatch played every game for me and was a key player this season. I will be keeping him as my number 1 GK. Kassel wants to leave the club and will probably be let go.
Defenders
At the back my starting back 4 was usually: Delgado, Campbell, Jones, Yazzie. Overall, my defence are brilliant and will probably not be changed. Yazzie is only 17 year old and has been a key player for us. The other three have had a few bids in for them from European sides but for the time being, are staying here for now. Matt Besler is one of my designated players but will be leaving at the end of the season so we will have an extra spot there.
Midfielders
Summer signing Rafinha was the key man for me this season. There are a few players who have a bright future at this club especially Ben Serrano who played pretty much every game for us this season. Former Wolves winger Zeli Ismail had a great season as well for us on the left wing. Serkan Ozcan did really well as well since his move from Geylang. Again. he's another one who my staff don't rate but I will be sticking with him.
Attackers
I only played with one striker this season and that man was Teh Darren. Many people were shocked when I brought him to the club but was again, he has defied the odds and finished as our top goalscorer. Captain Fantastic. Mayron George is a designated player who I am looking to get rid of.
Key Players