And Stelling got his wish, with Jones leaving his post following a disastrous stint in charge, taking only 13 points from a possible 51.
He has left the club along with assistant Kevin Cooper and coach Alex Armstrong, with Pools second bottom of League Two.
Despite it looking like Stelling has excised some considerable sway here, we sincerely doubt that Hartlepool have simply bowed to the whims of the bloke who reads the videprinter out on Soccer Saturday.
The 2-0 home defeat to Barnet on Saturday saw Hartlepool drop to 23rd place and leaves them facing a fight to stay in the Football League with only two matches remaining.
The decision came less than 48 hours after club president Jeff Stelling issued a message for Jones to leave during a live television broadcast.
'But Dave Jones, for God's sake, for the good of the club, walk now, go now. This is not your level of football.
'Pam Duxbury (financial director), the chairman Gary Coxall - if he won't walk, sack him.
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In a series of tweets, he said that Mohanlal was not qualified to play the role of Bheem because his physique was not big enough. It's widely known that Malayalam actor Mohanlal is portraying the role of Bheemasena in his upcoming film Mahabharata .
The 62-year-old added: "If it means me retiring or resigning as club president I do so happily".
"In fact it's a lack of respect for me". Why should he say that?
"I never criticise him when he makes a mistake or whatever."He's such a big hero, but I'll go up against him".
'Does he say it about anyone else? Wenger? It's not his job, his job is to report.
"What's changed? I haven't changed or has he forgotten that?"
'I'm fighting for my life, how about a bit of support Jeff, rather than the rubbish you are giving out?'
Current first-team player Matthew Bates has been placed in control for the final two games against fellow strugglers Cheltenham (A) and already-promoted Doncaster (H).
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