By Chris Dunlavy

HARTLEPOOL United sprang a major surprise this week when they sacked manager Graeme Lee after just five months in the job.Lee, 43, was appointed at the start of December after Dave Challinor -who guided Pools to promotion from the National League last season -had quit to join Stockport County.A former Hartlepool defender, Lee engineered a run to the FA Cup fourth round, beating Lincoln and Blackpool before falling to Premier League side Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.He was also nominated for the February League Two manager of the month award, but a run of two wi...