1966–67 Hartlepools United F.C. season

During the 1966–67 English football season, Hartlepools United competed in the Division Three, the FA Cup and the League Cup.

Season summary
In his second season as manager, Brian Clough and his assistant Peter Taylor transferred in several players to reinforce the squad including Notts County midfielders Somers and Sheridan, also arrived Full back Tony Bircumshaw bringing a solid defensive line through the campaign. However, on November 15 chairman Ernie Ord prompted a turmoil when asked the sack of Peter Taylor with Clough announcing his resignation. Finally, the club Board removed Ord as chairman and bringing back both Clough and Taylor to Hartlepool.

In spite of the turmoil the squad had a good League season challenging the promotion spots almost the entire campaign until Spring and finished in a decent 8th place, only 7 points below the promotion. Meanwhile, in FA Cup the team was early eliminated by Shrewsbury Town in first round. In the League Cup it was Bradford Park Avenue which won the first series against Hartlepools in two legs.

Results by round
Manager: Geoff Twentyman

Matches

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