Ex-Wolves manager Dave Jones leaves Hartlepool United
Former Wolves manager Dave Jones has left Hartlepool United by mutual consent.
Jones leaves the club second from bottom in League Two having only been appointed in January, succeeding Craig Hignett.
However, following the club's continued poor form, the 60-year-old has departed the club.
Jones managed Wolves from 2001, guiding the club to the Premier League in 2003 only to be relegated at the conclusion of the season. He was sacked in 2004.
Hartlepool released a statement confirming Jones' departure on their website.
"Hartlepool United can confirm that Dave Jones has left his position as first team manager by mutual consent." Read the statement.
"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 its 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."
