Kevin Phillips has been replaced as manager of Hartlepool United after a three-month tenure. The decision has sparked significant backlash from prominent sports broadcaster Jeff Stelling, who expressed his disappointment publicly, stating he is 'gutted' and that his 'summer is ruined.' Additionally, it was revealed that Phillips was initially offered a two-year deal to continue as manager, which was subsequently withdrawn by the club.
Kevin Phillips has revealed he was offered a two-year deal by Hartlepool to stay as on their manager before that deal was withdrawn.
Jeff Stelling 'lost for words' as Hartlepool baffle fans over Kevin Phillips https://t.co/aeUar7pogs
Jeff Stelling fumes at Hartlepool United’s decision to replace manager Kevin Phillips https://t.co/aeUar7pogs
Hartlepool have replaced Kevin Phillips as manager - and Jeff Stelling is NOT happy about it 😡 https://t.co/u3DmFC5YDH https://t.co/I7c01kcZY0
Hartlepool have replaced Kevin Phillips as manager - and Jeff Stelling is NOT happy about it 😡 🗣️ "I am gutted. Summer ruined." https://t.co/u3DmFC5YDH https://t.co/LPcMNw6zL4
Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has left Hartlepool United after three months in charge. #SAFC | #Pools https://t.co/DIPHT7vUi0