Hartlepool United F.C.
Full name | Hartlepool United Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | Pools, Monkey Hangers | ||
Founded | 1 June 1908 | ||
Ground | Victoria Park | ||
Capacity | 7,858 | ||
Owner | Raj Singh | ||
Chairman | Raj Singh | ||
Manager | Kevin Phillips | ||
League | National League | ||
2023–24 | National League, 12th of 24 | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Hartlepool United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Hartlepool, County Durham, England. The club compete in the National League, the fifth level of the English football league system.
They were founded in 1908 as Hartlepools United Football Athletic Company. West Hartlepool won the FA Amateur Cup in 1905 and after the club was dissolved in 1910 its assets and liabilities were subsequently taken over by Hartlepools United, who were then playing in the North Eastern League. Hartlepools United were elected into the Football League in 1921 and would spend the next 37 years in the Third Division North, at which point they were placed into the Fourth Division. In 1968, the s and the United of the club's name were removed due to the merger of West Hartlepool with the town of Hartlepool and the village of Hart – forming the new borough of Hartlepool. The club won promotion in 1967–68 for the first time, though were relegated out of the Third Division the following season. In 1977, the United was added back to the team's name. They won another promotion in 1990–91, though were relegated in 1993–94. They won further promotions out of the fourth tier in 2002–03 and 2006–07, having been relegated again in 2005–06 after losing the 2005 League One play-off final to Sheffield Wednesday in the previous season. Hartlepool were relegated again in 2012–13 and ended their 96-year run in the Football League with relegation into the National League in 2016–17. Hartlepool achieved promotion back to the Football League in 2020–21, beating Torquay United in the 2021 National League play-off final. However, Hartlepool returned to the National League after two seasons following relegation in 2022–23.
Hartlepool have played home games at
History
1908–1946: early years and establishment in the Football League
Hartlepool United's origins can be traced back to 1881 when West Hartlepool Amateur Football Club were founded, later joining as founder members of the Durham FA in 1883.[1] In 1889, West Hartlepool subsequently joined the new Northern League before winning the FA Amateur Cup in 1905, beating Clapton 3–2.[1][2] Partly as a result of this victory, the opportunity for a professional football team arose in 1908, when West Hartlepool Rugby Club went bankrupt, leaving their stadium, the Victoria Ground vacant.[1] The stadium was bought and the current club was founded under the name Hartlepools United Football Athletic Company on 1 June 1908, representing both the town of West Hartlepool and the original settlement of Hartlepool, known locally as "Old Hartlepool".[1] In their first season, they won the major regional trophy, the
1946–1969: FA Cup runs and first promotion
In the mid-1950s, Hartlepools enjoyed improved performances in both league and cup competition. In the FA Cup, they reached the fourth round for the first time in
1969–1997: re-elections and stagnation in the Fourth Division
Hartlepool's foray into the
After a poor start to the 1989–90 season, the appointment of Cyril Knowles meant Pools achieved a remarkable turnaround.[28] After avoiding relegation, Hartlepool were in play-off contention with the partnership of Paul Baker and Joe Allon. However, in February 1991, Knowles was diagnosed with brain cancer.[29] Alan Murray was put in temporary charge, where Pools' form would improve further. Joe Allon's 28 goals helped them gain promotion via a third-place finish in 1990–91 which was confirmed with a 3–1 win against Northampton Town.[30][31] This time their stay lasted three seasons.[32] In 1992–93, Hartlepool defeated Crystal Palace 1–0 in the FA Cup third round – the first time that Hartlepool had beaten a top division side in its history.[33] It was revealed shortly after the cup win that the club were in financial difficulties.[34] To make ends meet, a number of players were released or sold, and the club set an unenviable record by going 1,227 minutes without scoring.[34] The club eventually escaped relegation, finishing 16th but were relegated back to the fourth tier in the following season.[32]
1997–present: success under IOR and relegation from the Football League
The Hartlepool team that beat Torquay United in the 2021 National League play-off final 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.[35]
In 1997, Harold Hornsey sold the club to IOR Ltd, with
They would spend six years in the third tier before being relegated in
Recent seasons
Statistics from the previous decade.[54][40] For a full history see; List of Hartlepool United F.C. seasons
Year | League | Level | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Position | FA Cup | League Cup | EFL Trophy | FA Trophy | Average attendance |
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2013–14 | League Two | 4 | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 50 | 56 | −6 | 53 | 19th of 24 | R2 | R1 | QF(N) | - | 3,723[55] |
2014–15 | League Two | 4 | 46 | 12 | 9 | 25 | 39 | 70 | −31 | 45 | 22nd of 24 | R2 | R1 | R2(N) | - | 3,736[56] |
2015–16 | League Two | 4 | 46 | 15 | 6 | 25 | 49 | 72 | −23 | 51 | 16th of 24 | R3 | R2 | R1(N) | - | 3,890[57] |
2016–17 | League Two | 4 | 46 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 54 | 75 | −21 | 46 | 23rd of 24 Relegated |
R2 | R1
|
Group Stage | - | 3,788[58] |
2017–18 | National League | 5 | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 53 | 63 | −10 | 56 | 15th of 24 | R1 | -
|
- | R1 | 3,350[59] |
2018–19 | National League | 5 | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 56 | 62 | −6 | 59 | 16th of 24 | R1 | - | - | R2 | 3,124[60] |
2019–20 | National League | 5 | 39 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 56 | 50 | +6 | 55 | 12th of 24[a] | R3 | - | - | R1 | 3,355[64] |
2020–21 | National League | 5 | 42 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 66 | 43 | +23 | 76 | 4th of 22 Promoted[b] |
R1 | - | - | R3 | N/A[c] |
2021–22 | League Two | 4 | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 44 | 64 | −20 | 54 | 17th of 24 | R4 | R1 | SF | - | 5,195[69] |
2022–23 | League Two | 4 | 46 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 52 | 78 | −26 | 43 | 23rd of 24 Relegated |
R3 | R1 | GS | - | 4,676[70] |
2023–24 | National League | 5 | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 70 | 82 | −12 | 60 | 12th of 24 | QR4 | - | - | R4 | 4,149[71] |
Club identity
Colours and crest
Hartlepool have primarily played in blue and white vertical stripes throughout their history.[72] From 1908 until 1911, Hartlepools initially wore white shirts with blue and white socks.[72] In 1912, Hartlepools then adopted the blue and white stripes.[72] From the mid 1960s to mid 1970s, the club's strip was often solely blue.[72] In the 1990s, Hartlepool often played in light blue with white before returning to dark blue with white towards the end of the decade.[72]
The first time that a crest appeared on the kit was in 1959, the crest was a shield with the club's initials.
Sponsorship
Erreà currently manufactures the club's apparel.[74] The current home shirt sponsor are Suit Direct [75] and the current away shirt sponsor is the Durata.
Table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[72]
Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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1975–77 | Umbro | none |
1977–78 | Bukta | |
1978–80 | Admiral | |
1980–81 | Le Coq Sportif | |
1981–82 | Umbro | |
1982–83 | Spall | |
1983–84 | Admiral | New County |
1984–85 | Umbro | Cameron's Brewery
|
1985–88 | Spall | |
1988–90 | Scoreline | |
1990–91 | none | Yuill |
1991–92 | Bukta | Heritage Homes |
1992–93 | Umbro | |
1993–95 | Loki | Cameron's Brewery |
1995–99 | 1908 Gold | |
1999–2000 | Super League | |
2000–02 | 1908 Gold | DNO International
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2002–04 | TFG Sports | |
2004–15 | Nike | Dove Energy |
2015–17 | Seneca Homes | |
2017–19 | BLK
|
Utility Alliance |
2019–20 | O'Neill's
| |
2020–21 | Prestige Group | |
2021–22 | Orangebox Training Solutions | |
2022–23 | Erreà | Suit Direct |
2023– | Prestige Group |
Ground
The home of Hartlepool United has been
West Hartlepool Rugby Club bought the Victoria Park land from the North Eastern Railway Company in 1886 which was by then allotments.[1] The land had once been a limestone quarry.[1] The ground was named in celebration of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.[1] The club's first fixture at the Victoria Ground was on 2 September 1908, a 6–0 win against a Newcastle United team.[1] Hartlepools initially shared the ground with West Hartlepool before they were dissolved in 1910, with their assets being taken over by Hartlepools.[1] In 1916, the stand on Clarence Road (the current location of the Cyril Knowles Stand) was bombed by a German Zeppelin and was completely destroyed. The club attempted to claim compensation from the German government but failed.[79] A temporary stand was introduced and was used until the Cyril Knowles Stand was completed in 1995 in memory of former manager Cyril Knowles who had died in 1991.[80] In June 1948, new terracing was added to the Victoria Ground.[1]
Under Harold Hornsey's ownership, a new covered terrace was built, with the ground renamed as Victoria Park.[1] In September 1998, West Hartlepool Rugby Club started a ground share which lasted for a year.[1] By September 2010, owners IOR claimed to have invested over £12 million in the ground during their tenure.[77] Following the death of former manager Neale Cooper in 2018, the Cameron's Brewery Stand was renamed in his memory.[81] In June 2021, owner Raj Singh and Hartlepool Borough Council signed a memorandum of understanding to begin a long-term project of development of Victoria Park and the nearby area.[82] Singh claimed that Victoria Park's capacity could be extended to 15,000 as part of the project.[82]
Due to sponsorship reasons, the ground was formerly named as the Northern Gas and Power Stadium (2016–17) and the Super 6 Stadium (2018–19).[83][84] On 12 November 2021, it was announced that the stadium would be named the 'Suit Direct Stadium' after a three-year partnership was signed with the menswear high street retailer Suit Direct.[85]
Popular culture
Andy Capp
The comic strip Andy Capp, which was created by Hartlepool native Reg Smythe, has referred specifically to the team and the Cyril Knowles stand.[86]
Monkey hangers
According to local folklore, the term monkey hanger originates from a likely apocryphal incident in which a monkey was hanged in Hartlepool during the Napoleonic Wars.[87] According to the legend, a French chasse-marée was wrecked in a storm off the coast of Hartlepool. The only survivor from the ship was a monkey, allegedly dressed in a French Army uniform to provide amusement for the crew.[88] On finding the monkey on the beach, a group of locals decided to hold an impromptu trial.[87] Because the monkey was unable to answer their questions, and because they had seen neither a monkey nor a Frenchman before, they concluded that the monkey must be a French spy.[87][89] Being found guilty, the animal was duly sentenced to death and summarily hanged on the beach.[87]
The people of Hartlepool therefore gained the nickname of monkey hangers which has subsequently been adopted by the football club.
Mascot elected mayor
In the
Supporters and rivalries
In 2003, market research company
In 2015, a Hartlepool United's Supporters Trust was founded with the intention of "articulating the views of Hartlepool United supporters, lobby the club and provide the basis for some element of fan involvement and influence with the football club."[96]
Famous fans
In recent years the most visible fan of the club has been Jeff Stelling, the former presenter of Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports. Stelling is currently Club President (2018–) and formerly Honorary President of the Hartlepool United Supporters' Trust (2017–2018).[97] Janick Gers, of the metal band Iron Maiden, is a season ticket holder in the Neale Cooper Stand.[98] Cricket umpire Michael Gough is also a fan of the club and in January 2021 was appointed Honorary President of the Hartlepool United Supporters' Trust.[99]
In 2003, rock star Meat Loaf revealed on Soccer AM he was a fan of Hartlepool. On So Graham Norton later in the same year, he spoke about his support for the club and brought a cuddly H'Angus toy on the show.[100] It was reported in the media that he was looking to purchase a house in the town.[101][102] Speaking to Setanta Sports News in 2008, he commented on Hartlepool's recent victory but said that while amusing, the story about him looking to buy a house in the town was not true.[103][104] In an interview with Talksport in 2010, Meat Loaf confirmed he still followed Hartlepool's results.[105] Following his death in January 2022, the club paid tribute to Meat Loaf.[106]
Records and statistics
The record for most appearances for Hartlepool is held by
Hartlepool's largest league victory was a 10–1 win over Barrow in the Fourth Division in 1959, while the heaviest loss was 10–1 to Wrexham in 1962 also in the Fourth Division.[110][111] Their widest winning margin in the FA Cup was a 10–1 win against St Peters Albion in 1923.[112] Hartlepool's record defeat in the FA Cup was by 6–0 against Manchester City in 1976 and Port Vale in 1994.[111]
The club's
The youngest player to play for the club is David Foley, who was 16 years and 44 days on his debut against Port Vale in the Football League Second Division on 25 August 2003.[116] The oldest player is Dimitrios Konstantopoulos, who played his last match aged 41 years and 15 days against Harrogate Town in the FA Trophy on 14 December 2019.[117]
Club records
As of the end of the 2023–24 season[54][6][118][40]
- Best FA Cup performance: Fourth round, 1954–55, 1977–78, 1988–89, 1992–93, 2004–05, 2008–09, 2021–22
- Best League Cup performance: Fourth round, 1974–75
- Best EFL Trophy performance: Semi-final, 2021–22
- Best FA Trophy performance: Fourth round, 2023–24
- Highest league finish: 2nd in Third Division North, equivalent to 47th in the English football league system, 1956–57
- Seasons spent at level 3 of the football league system: 43
- Seasons spent at level 4 of the football league system: 48
- Seasons spent at level 5 of the football league system: 5
Most appearances
- As of match played 20 April 2024[119]
Rank | Player | Apps | Goals | Position | Career |
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1 | Ritchie Humphreys | 543 | 37 | DF, MF | 2001–2013 |
2 | Watty Moore | 472 | 3 | DF | 1948–1960 |
3 | Antony Sweeney | 444 | 62 | MF | 2001–2014 |
4 | Ray Thompson | 423 | 3 | DF | 1947–1958 |
5 | Alan Goad | 418 | 11 | DF | 1967–1978 |
6 | Nicky Featherstone | 416 | 26 | MF | 2014–2023, 2023– |
7 | Ken Johnson | 413 | 106 | FW | 1949–1964 |
8 | Brian Honour | 384 | 36 | MF | 1985–1994 |
9 | Micky Barron | 374 | 4 | DF | 1996–2007 |
10 | Gary Liddle | 364 | 21 | DF, MF | 2006–2012, 2019–2020, 2020–2022 |
Players
First-team squad
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Out on loan
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Retired numbers
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On 19 October 2007, Hartlepool's midfielder Michael Maidens died in a road traffic accident aged 20 years old.[127] In honour of Maidens, the club retired his number 25 shirt.[128] Furthermore, the annual Goal of the Season award was named after Maidens, who won the award himself in 2005–06 for his long-range strike against Huddersfield Town.[129] Annually, the club's supporters applaud in the 25th minute of the game closest to the anniversary of his death.[129]
Notable former players
For all players with a Wikipedia article see Hartlepool United F.C. players
Player of the Year
Hartlepool United Women
In 2015, a Hartlepool United Ladies team was launched.[130] They will participate in the North East Regional Women's Football League Premier Division in the 2023–24 season and are managed by Craig Bage.[131][132]
Club officials
Board
- Chairman: Raj Singh
- Honorary club president: Jeff Stelling
- Senior advisor: Lee Rust
- Head of football operations: Joe Monks
- Non-executive director: Lennie Lawrence
- Group finance director: Paul Jubb
- Club ambassador and director: Andy Steel
- Director: John Pearson
Coaching and medical staff
- Head coach: Kevin Phillips
- Assistant coach: Antony Sweeney
- Assistant coach: Lennie Lawrence
- Goalkeeping coach: Paul Woolston
- Physiotherapist: Danny O'Connor
- Strength and conditioning coach: Cieran Lee
- Chief scout: Ronnie Moore
- First team analyst: Ben Daniel
- Academy manager: Ian McGuckin
- Youth team coach: Ian McGuckin
- Club doctors: David Russell and Dan Palmer
Former managers
Honours
Hartlepool United's honours include the following:[108][35][2][139]
League
- Third Division North (level 3)
- Runners-up: 1956–57
- Runners-up:
- Fourth Division / Third Division / League Two (level 4)
- Runners-up: 2006–07
- Promoted: 1990–91
- Runners-up:
- National League (level 5)
- Play-off winners: 2021
Cup
- FA Amateur Cup
- Winners: 1904–05
- Durham Challenge Cup
See also
- History of Hartlepool United F.C.
- List of Hartlepool United F.C. seasons
- List of Hartlepool United F.C. managers
- List of Hartlepool United F.C. records and statistics
- Victoria Park (Hartlepool)
- Hartlepool United Women
Notes
- ^ The 2019–20 football season was disrupted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The National League was suspended in mid-March 2020 and the clubs voted six weeks later to end the regular season programme.[61] Teams had not all played the same number of matches, so it was agreed to construct final league tables on an unweighted points per game basis.[62] Hartlepool United were placed twelfth; moving down from 9th place.[63]
- ^ In October 2020 due to ongoing financial issues, Macclesfield Town were expelled from the National League.[65] Furthermore, also due to financial issues inflicted by COVID-19, Dover Athletic were unable to complete their fixtures.[66] Therefore, only 42 fixtures were played instead of the intended 46.
- ^ Due to the ongoing disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, all but two home fixtures (against Weymouth and Bromley) were played behind closed doors.[67][68]
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Works cited
- Errington, Malcolm (2012). Hartlepool United: The Complete Record. Derby: DB Publishing. ISBN 978-1-78091-030-7.
Other sources
- Timeline of events from Pools Stats (archived)
- Manager History from Soccerbase (archived)
- Season by Season record from In the Mad Crowd (archived)
- Law, Ed, Hartlepool United, (Derby; Breedon Books, 1989), ISBN 0-907969-57-7.
External links
- Official website
- Hartlepool United F.C. on BBC Sport: Club news – Recent results and fixtures