Sky Sports and Hartlepool Legend gets his way.

SKY SPORTS and Hartlepool legend Jeff Stelling has got his way as Hartlepool manager Dave Jones has been sacked.

The Pool's confirmed this morning (Monday) that Jones had left his position as the clubs First-Team manager.

A club statement read:

"Hartlepool United can confirm that Dave Jones has left his position as First-Team manager by metal consent."

"Assistant Managers Alex Armstrong and Kevin Cooper have also departed The Northern Gas and Power Stadium with immediate effect."

"The club would like to place on record it's thanks to Jones, Armstrong and Cooper for their efforts and wish them every success in the future."

"Matthew Bates will now take charge for the final two games of the season, assisted by Billy Paynter, Stuart Parnaby and Ian Gallagher."

All of this comes after the Soccer Saturday presenter issued an emotional plea to Jones to quit 'for the sake of the club' after seeing his beloved side drop into the relegation places and on the verge of dropping out of the football league.

You can view Jeff's rant below.

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