FA Cup got me a career - Pools boss Wild

Hartlepool boss Wild credits his 2019 FA Cup upset with Oldham over Fulham for launching his managerial career.

Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild has spoken about how the FA Cup changed his life. In 2019, while in caretaker charge of Oldham Athletic, the then-34-year-old masterminded a stunning upset against Premier League Fulham at Craven Cottage in only his third game in charge. A late goal from Callum Lang secured the victory for the League Two side, which Wild says launched his managerial career. He has since managed Halifax Town, Barrow, Fleetwood Town, and Tranmere Rovers before joining Hartlepool, and now leads the club into their fourth FA Cup qualifying tie at home to Marine.