RIP Mick Franklin

The Kit Kat Kid · **Posted:** Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:22 pm

Been told today that Mick has passed away after a short illness.
Not many Poolies will be aware of Mick. He lived in Buntingford Hertfordshire, but had been a season ticket holder for many years. He came to Pools after getting pissed off with the Premiership ( particularly Man Utd ) & literally picked Pools out of a hat & continued to follow them for about the last 20 years. Although he didn't get up to the Vic very often, he followed them at the likes of Leyton Orient & Stevenage ( so defeats on a regular basis ! ). He made the trip North for the Stevenage game this season, where I was fortunate to meet up with him for a beer in the Anchor after the match.
As a supporter of 50+ years myself who gave up my season ticket on our plunge to the National League, I could only admire the sheer determination of a man who had no connection whatsoever with the club or the town.
Rest in peace Mick.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37433

He has my respect and admiration. RIP.

Rinkender · **Joined:** Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:36 pm **Posts:** 787

The Kit Kat Kid wrote:

Been told today that Mick has passed away after a short illness.
Not many Poolies will be aware of Mick. He lived in Buntingford Hertfordshire, but had been a season ticket holder for many years. He came to Pools after getting pissed off with the Premiership ( particularly Man Utd ) & literally picked Pools out of a hat & continued to follow them for about the last 20 years. Although he didn't get up to the Vic very often, he followed them at the likes of Leyton Orient & Stevenage ( so defeats on a regular basis ! ). He made the trip North for the Stevenage game this season, where I was fortunate to meet up with him for a beer in the Anchor after the match.
As a supporter of 50+ years myself who gave up my season ticket on our plunge to the National League, I could only admire the sheer determination of a man who had no connection whatsoever with the club or the town.
Rest in peace Mick.

Wow an unusual one that RIP Mick

ToTheHartlepool2-0 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 31, 2015 6:08 pm **Posts:** 1333

RIP Mick and thank you for your HUFC support all those years.

Brian Honour's Left Foot · **Posted:** Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:17 pm

The Kit Kat Kid wrote:

Been told today that Mick has passed away after a short illness.
Not many Poolies will be aware of Mick. He lived in Buntingford Hertfordshire, but had been a season ticket holder for many years. He came to Pools after getting pissed off with the Premiership ( particularly Man Utd ) & literally picked Pools out of a hat & continued to follow them for about the last 20 years. Although he didn't get up to the Vic very often, he followed them at the likes of Leyton Orient & Stevenage ( so defeats on a regular basis ! ). He made the trip North for the Stevenage game this season, where I was fortunate to meet up with him for a beer in the Anchor after the match.
As a supporter of 50+ years myself who gave up my season ticket on our plunge to the National League, I could only admire the sheer determination of a man who had no connection whatsoever with the club or the town.
Rest in peace Mick.

Well said Johnny. Respect Mr Franklin

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 19717

sad news for any poolie that dies, especially one that must have found it difficult supporting his club living miles away with people he knew saying why them etc.

Bluestreak · **Posted:** Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:47 am

Sad to hear RIP

Critical Thinking · **Joined:** Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:50 am **Posts:** 2313

RIP Mick

This brought back memories as the first house I bought was in Buntingford where there was a large Sainsbury's depot.

I had also been to school in Leyton where in the early 60's Phil Woosnam who started the American revolution into footie was my PE teacher, whilst playing for Leyton Orient.

Finally I have a connection with Stevenage where the wife's parents funerals took place.

It's a very small world.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12362

R I P Mr Franklin. Mention you're a Poolie and me Dad and our Kid will look after you.

Essex poolie · **Joined:** Wed Oct 12, 2016 7:42 pm **Posts:** 882

RIP Mr. Franklin sympathy to family and friends. Liked the wry sense of humour Derwent sounds like a celestial supporters group going on.

RIP Mick Franklin

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