Barron names as 'Player Of The Year'

Michael Barron has been named as Hartlepool United's Player of the Year for his contribution this season, Darren Knowles received the Away Player of the Year award and Craig Lake claimed the award of Young player of the Year. The Jolly Boys Award went to defender Chris MacDonald.

Baker Lasts Full 90 Minutes

Paul Baker came through the full 90 minutes of Hartlepool United 'A' s match against Hebburn last night. Baker looked as determined as ever and helped Pools to a 3-2 victory with goals from Gary Hinchley, Marc Nash and Gustavo Di Lella.

Mansfield 2-2 Hartlepool

Mansfield took the lead in the 23rd minute with a penalty from Steve Whitehall after he'd been tripped by Tommy Miller. Pools burst into life just before half time with 2 goals from Chris Beech. His first came in the 39th minute when Paul Stephenson sent in a free-kick, Beechy headed the ball in off the post. Beech's second came 2 minutes later Steve Howard slid the ball past the Mansfield keeper and Beechy made it 2-1.
In the second half Mansfield equalised with a deflected 25 yard free-kick by Steve Whitehall that completely wrong footed Martin Hollund and left him stranded.

Hartlepool 2-0 Fana

Steve Howard and Stephen Halliday grabbed the goals to earn Pools a victory, Fana are currently over in England to strengthen links between the 2 sides.

Tait Given Another Year

Hartlepool boss Mick Tait will be in charge next season after receiving the backing from IOR. Harold Hornsey said "We believe that Mick is the best man for the job and hopefully he will lead us to promotion next season".

Hartlepool 1-1 Lincoln

After a crap performance at Hull we started brightly winning a corner in the 1st minute when Lincoln's "Dodgy" keeper sliced a backpass. From the corner Ian Clark had a shot saved well by the "Dodgy" keeper. We did take the lead when the "Dodgy" keeper dropped a high cross and Chris Beech tucked away loose ball. Lincoln equalised from an Alcide shot on the half hour.
In the second half Lincoln's best effort came from a 25 yard shot which struck the angle of post and bar, the score's stayed level and a draw was a fair result. The loudest cheer from the City fans came at full time when the Orient score was read out, it must be nice to still have play off ambitions.

Hull City 2-1 Hartlepool

A game that would surely end our away misery but didn't. We were the better of 2 poor teams in the first half, and we took the lead thanks to Craig Midgeley's second goal for Hartlepool, Midgeley had earlier hit the post.
In the second half Hull took control of the game, David Brown headed past Martin Hollund just after the break and he got his second with a simple tap in after Martin Hollund had tipped a 25 yard free-kick onto the post.

McDonald Out For Season

Chris McDonald has been ruled out of action for the rest of the season after fracturing his toe in a challenge with Greame Lee in training. McDonald will now face an anxious wait to see if he is offered a new contract with his currant one up in June.

Hartlepool 3-3 Cambridge

Tommy Miller scored his first goal for Hartlepool after only 3 minutes following a low cross from Denny Ingram. Cambridge equalised in the 17th minute when a well worked free kick saw Martin Butler stoop to head past Martin Hollund from close range although the marking was non existent.

In the second half Cambridge took control of the game with 2 goals in 5 minutes, a second from Martin Butler and 1 from Paul Wanless. This prompted Taity to make a 'triple' substitution bringing on McDonald, Di Lella and Irvine for Clark, Midgeley and Beech. The change sparked an immediate effect, Irvine flicked on to Di Lella who had his shot from the edge of the box blocked by the keeper but he made no mistake with the rebound driving it low into the net. The equaliser came from another good build up, Irvine sent a high ball into the box from the left, Howard nodded the ball down and Di Lella stabbed the ball in off the post from 5 yards.
(LEFT: Mick Tait - 'Triple substitution that turned game around')

Fana Visit

Norwegian Second Division side Fana are coming to Hartlepool on April 13th to help strengthen links between the clubs. Fana are expected to take part in friendly games and experience life in English football.

Barnet 1-1 Hartlepool

Barnet dominated the opening stages of this encounter kicking when down the slope in the first half. It was no surprise when they took the lead through Sean Devine in the 5th minute. Barnet continued to dominate the first half but failed to capitalise on numerous chances.
In the second half Barnet failed to find the same form and Hartlepool took advantage, Ian Clark had a good run down the Hartlepool left he played the ball infield to recent signing Craig Midgeley who sent a left foot shot from the edge of the box into the back of the net to put the scores level at Underhill.

Tait signs Argentinean duo

Mick Tait has signed Argentinean midfielder Gabrielle Patrico and striker Marcelo Bruno for the rest of the season. Patrico impressed in a friendly against Whitby Town on Tuesday night and his compatriot Bruno arrived at Victoria Park today. French left sided defender David Camara has also signed. Camara took part in a recent friendly against Bishop Auckland but came off after 15 minutes because of injury.

Tait to sign Argentinean midfielder

Mick Tait is set to sign Argentinean midfielder Gabrielle Patricio who impressed in the sides 2-0 victory over Whitby Town on Tuesday night. Tait is having talks with the 27 year old who is currently a free agent and is expected to offer him a short term deal.
The friendly was won in front of a good crowd thanks to a powerful header from Chris McDonald and a cool finish by Hartlepool born wing back Phil Ross after a Stuart Irvine shot rebounded to him.. McDonald is pushing for an opportunity in the first team with the pending suspensions of Russell Bradley and Glen Davies

Rochdale 2-1 Hartlepool

Andy Farrell scored a late header from a Robbie Painter cross to deny us a point at Rochdale.
A fairly dull game sparked into life in the 75th minute when Glen Davies fouled Mark Stuart in the penalty area, Robbie Painter beat Martin Hollund with the resulting spot kick. Hartlepool substitute Ian Clark levelled the scores 7 minutes later and Steve Howard had a powerful shot saved well by Rochdale keeper Lance Key in a good spell of pressure. But Rochdale took the points when Farrell scored late on.

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