FC Halifax Town Manager Reacts to Will Harris Hartlepool United Move

FC Halifax Town Manager Disappointed with Will Harris Hartlepool United Move

FC Halifax Town manager has expressed disappointment at the move of Will Harris to Hartlepool United. The move has left the manager feeling that the team has lost a key player.

What happened?

According to reports, Will Harris has joined Hartlepool United on a permanent deal. The move has been confirmed by both clubs, with Harris expressing his excitement about the new challenge.

Why it matters for FC Halifax Town

The loss of Harris is a significant blow to FC Halifax Town, who had been relying on him to provide creative spark in midfield. His departure leaves a gap that will be difficult to fill, especially with the team struggling to find consistency in their performances.

What comes next?

The manager has vowed to continue working with the team to find a solution to the midfield problem. He has also expressed his confidence in the team's ability to adapt to the new situation and come out stronger.

As of 22 July 2026, FC Halifax Town are 8th in the National League with 70 points from 46 games, a recent form of 2W-1D-2L (WWLLD, most recent first). They are 38 points behind leaders York and have scored 69 goals while conceding 66.

The team's last result was a 0-1 win over Woking on 25 April 2026. The manager will be looking to build on this result and find a way to overcome the loss of Harris.

Recent form

FC Halifax Town have been in decent form recently, with a 2-game winning streak. However, the loss of Harris is a significant setback and will require the team to adapt quickly.

In an interview, the manager expressed his disappointment at the move, saying: 'We're disappointed to see Will go, but we understand that he needs to move on. We'll continue to work with the team to find a solution to the midfield problem.'

The team will be looking to bounce back from this setback and continue their push for a top-half finish in the National League. With the team's recent form and the loss of Harris, it will be interesting to see how they adapt to the new situation.