Hartlepool United's promotion hopes have been discussed by ex-manager Craig Hignett, who believes the team has a healthy budget to work with under new head coach Lee Clark. Hignett, who managed the team in the past, thinks that Clark has a good chance of success with the resources available. He also praised the team's owner, Landon Smith, for providing a healthy budget. Hignett added that time will tell whether Clark will get the right tools to achieve promotion. He also mentioned that the team's history of changing managers and playing styles has made it difficult for any manager to succeed. Hignett believes that the team needs to play on its family environment and local atmosphere to achieve success. He also thinks that the team needs to get the community involved to benefit from the club's success. Hignett's comments come as the team prepares for an interesting season under Clark's leadership.