Hawks Chairman Pope: I Can’t Do It Alone

The Hawks are enjoying their first season in Non-League football’s top flight - despite not being able to pull clear of trouble.

Lee Bradbury has taken the club to back-to-back promotions and this weekend they travel to FC Halifax for a crucial game near the bottom.

Pope has been in charge for over 20 years and he says now is the time for others to come on board.

But in his interview with the Portsmouth News, he says he still can’t sell the south coast club who holds close to his heart.

“We are looking for ways to strengthen the club and to make sure we stay at the level we want to be and even go higher,” he said.

'Hopefully there is someone else out there who will love to get involved.

'We are in our first season in the National League up against some big ex-Football League clubs.

'Mostly we have not looked out of place.”

He added: “The club has come a long way and we are proud of what we have achieved.

“But it is becoming more and more difficult, though. In my opinion one person can't do it alone.”