| 2016 | Michael Duckworth transferred to Fleetwood Town. Out of contract | |
| 2015 | Jonathan Franks rejected new contract. Signed for Ross County | |
| 2005 | Martin Scott appointed Manager | |
| 1962 | Andy Linighan was born in Hartlepool | |
| 1955 | Steve Brooks was born in Liverpool | |
| 1943 | Terry Francis was born in Hartlepool | |
| 1942 | Joe Livingstone was born in Middlesbrough | |
| 1916 | Jackie Brownlow was born in Belfast | |