HARTLEPOOL United have confirmed Lennie Lawrence will continue as manager until the end of the season - and will be joined by a new look coaching team.

Lawrence, who has been in interim charge since Darren Sarll's sacking, has been appointed as manager until the end of the campaign.

He's joined by Anthony Limbrick, who has left his role at Peterborough United to arrive as head coach, while Gavin Skelton, who has spent the last five years as Carlisle United's assistant manager, has been named as first team coach.

Nicky Featherstone will continue with his dual role as a player coach.

Pools say the management team will continue to be supported by goalkeeping coach Adam Smith, strength and conditioning expert Carl Dickinson, first-team analyst Ben Daniel and chief scout Ronnie Moore.

A spokesman for the Hartlepool United board said: “We are really pleased to confirm our new management team following an extensive review and process.

“Lennie has an incredible track record in management as well as with his mentorship roles of coaches and managers. He’s also proven on multiple caretaker occasions at Hartlepool United his ability and desire to step up and hold the manager position, which has been evident in his recent results and a reformed style of play.

“As board we were keen to see the trajectory and senior stewardship under Lennie continue, and with Anthony and Gavin we have also secured two outstanding pro licence technical coaches who are highly regarded within the game. We believe their complementary attributes and desire to step up in due course will fit well with Lennie, to give the club both the best opportunity in the immediate short term this season whilst also planning longer term.

“Additionally we are looking longer term with the likes of Nicky Featherstone and supporting his development beyond playing career, and the full complement of first team support staff including medical, strength & conditioning, scouting and analysis will also remain at the management team's disposal.”

Lawrence said: “It’s been a very thorough and professional process that the board has conducted, and it’s a decision we’re very excited about.

"A lot went into it and one of the priorities was a long-term plan, and the idea is to offer my experience where possible to develop the rest of the team. We now have a lot of depth within our coaching staff and each member holds different qualities which we’ll be able to lean on during the course of the season.”