Hartlepool United to rename stand in memory of former manager Neale Cooper

Neale Cooper had two stints in charge of managing Hartlepool United and was something of a fans' favourite Credit: ITV News

Hartlepool United is to rename a stand at it's home ground in honour of a former manager who died last month.

Neale Cooper had two stints in charge of managing the club and was widely respected in footballing circles.

Hartlepool United will rename the Mill House Stand at Victoria Park as the Neale Cooper Stand.

Mr Cooper died last month after falling down a flight of stairs. An official naming ceremony will take place before the club's pre-season friendly with Sunderland on Saturday July 14.