Pools V Tranmire

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 19729

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

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Challinor was found out a little away from home, it's no shock once again they have lost both away league games, but you look at their firepower compared to ours and you realise the job Hartley has on.

its not to say that the signings would work but i imagine most of their squad would get in a pools team whilst very few or any would start a game for them. know one player there not getting a look in who could do a job for us, scott quigley ex barrow if any can remember him.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37436

I think this team is certainly more combative than the previous team. I do feel we’ve needed to be more aggressive because we’ve been to soft for awhile.
Yes you need ability on the ball, but all the top teams have that streak of iron in their character.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12363

accrington fan wrote:

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

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Challinor was found out a little away from home, it's no shock once again they have lost both away league games, but you look at their firepower compared to ours and you realise the job Hartley has on.

its not to say that the signings would work but i imagine most of their squad would get in a pools team whilst very few or any would start a game for them. know one player there not getting a look in who could do a job for us, scott quigley ex barrow if any can remember him.

Quigley used to be their star player.

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 12363

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

derwent wrote:

In this league one striker up top will always struggle, especially when he is feeding on scraps. He needs support but, equally as important, strikers need supply and I mean quality supply.
Lack of quality supply is one of the main reasons for lack of goals. We don't have a consistent playmaker pulling the strings or a box to box man supporting the top end.
We are far from being anywhere near the finished article and hit far too many hopeful punts.
I thought we looked disjointed and were waiting in hope for something to happen, instead of making it happen.
I'm sure PH sees this and needs time to get all the pieces and fit them together.
It'll come.
Just keep us up, Paul and we'll take it from there.
I see moneybags Stockport and their great white hope of a manager aren't having it all their own way either.
Then there's the sleeping giant in Bradford who are still in slumber and maybe will have to look for a new alarm clock.
It is not easy.

It's certainly not easy. Both those clubs have got off to bad starts and yet both are still above us, early days we know. Problem we have is 1 goal in 5 games, no sign of a midfield that's hardly had a goal in them in their careers let alone in a season and a forward that's fighting an impossible battle. I thought under Hartley we would be up and at teams, attacking intent, so far nowhere near that, that has got to be a major concern. He doesn't appear to be a happy bunny, certainly not done a Challinor and tried to get the fans on his side.

Challinor was found out a little away from home, it's no shock once again they have lost both away league games, but you look at their firepower compared to ours and you realise the job Hartley has on.

I noticed last night that, as soon as the final whistle was blown, he was off down the tunnel. does he normally do that?

billinghampoolie1908 · **Joined:** Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:52 pm **Posts:** 4448

derwent wrote:

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

derwent wrote:

In this league one striker up top will always struggle, especially when he is feeding on scraps. He needs support but, equally as important, strikers need supply and I mean quality supply.
Lack of quality supply is one of the main reasons for lack of goals. We don't have a consistent playmaker pulling the strings or a box to box man supporting the top end.
We are far from being anywhere near the finished article and hit far too many hopeful punts.
I thought we looked disjointed and were waiting in hope for something to happen, instead of making it happen.
I'm sure PH sees this and needs time to get all the pieces and fit them together.
It'll come.
Just keep us up, Paul and we'll take it from there.
I see moneybags Stockport and their great white hope of a manager aren't having it all their own way either.
Then there's the sleeping giant in Bradford who are still in slumber and maybe will have to look for a new alarm clock.
It is not easy.

It's certainly not easy. Both those clubs have got off to bad starts and yet both are still above us, early days we know. Problem we have is 1 goal in 5 games, no sign of a midfield that's hardly had a goal in them in their careers let alone in a season and a forward that's fighting an impossible battle. I thought under Hartley we would be up and at teams, attacking intent, so far nowhere near that, that has got to be a major concern. He doesn't appear to be a happy bunny, certainly not done a Challinor and tried to get the fans on his side.

Challinor was found out a little away from home, it's no shock once again they have lost both away league games, but you look at their firepower compared to ours and you realise the job Hartley has on.

I noticed last night that, as soon as the final whistle was blown, he was off down the tunnel. does he normally do that?

He does maybe that's just the way he is, just not a good look I guess to fans that are behind him. Challinor played the game got the fans on his side knowing they would be more patient through bad times. Hartley gives the impression this won't be a long stay.

Flying Hogans · **Joined:** Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:29 pm **Posts:** 5528

accrington fan wrote:

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

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Look at the difference Armstrong made to the team. Changed us instantly. A point at home isn't good enough if you can't get anything away. Hopefully something will get done soon enough to avoid being in a scrap.

It wasn,t just armstongs goals but his presence in the team that seemed to turn oates from zero to hero therefore 2 players for the price of one. lets hope we strike lucky with the right man again coming in but the clock is starting to tick a bit quicker now.

Armstrong hasn't opened his account yet for Harrogate this season, but this is what one of their fans thought of his performance in last night's win at Gillingham:

"Excellent performance from Town.
Looked good going forward.
Man of the match Armstrong occupies the centre halves and allows Patto and Daly space."

We've got Josh Umerah occupying the opposition centre halves in every game Pools play, but nobody making use of the space he creates. I'd give our lass's right arm to have Matty Daly back in our side.

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 19729

Flying Hogans wrote:

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We've got Josh Umerah occupying the opposition centre halves in every game Pools play, but nobody making use of the space he creates. I'd give our lass's right arm to have Matty Daly back in our side.

but it took him some time also to settle as well.

Brian Honour's Left Foot · **Posted:** Wed Aug 17, 2022 1:33 pm

I enjoyed watching Umerah last night - put himself about, took numerous hammerings, got no protection from the (pretty useless) officials and put in a full shift. So, well done Josh - and PH for getting him - but PH now needs to put someone alongside him to get the benefits - is the new SuperMac the answer?

Eiphos_3 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:36 pm

Just to add.... im very impressed by Umerah.. as was the stalwarts that sit close to me on match days that have nothing better to do than moan at every touch one of our players makes, so this in itself shows just how good this mans performances have been (albeit a little goal shy). But thats no fault of his own. Dare i say it.. but should this man consistently find the net before xmas... the vultures will come calling for sure. I can see why he scored 17 in such a terrible NL side. NL defenders wouldnt of been able to handle him at all. Didnt he get 5 in his last 10 games or something aswell - hope he finds that form soon for us too. Im sure after last night PH should be thinking about having a strike partner for him or even having Hamilton up top with him.

kevin pooles gloves · **Joined:** Tue Oct 07, 2014 2:28 pm **Posts:** 9531

Are we anutha forward away from Promotion?!

Whats that now 1 win from last 17.
Strange what hope does to the brain/mind.

Eiphos_3 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:07 pm

not from Promotion - but at this rate finishing maybe a position or 2 higher than last season. The league looks considerably tougher this time round. Given the benefit of the doubt id say we get someone to partner Umerah and with the addition of Mcdonald we shouldnt worry.

Gerry Mandrake · **Joined:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:23 pm **Posts:** 1429

Eiphos_3 wrote:

Just to add.... im very impressed by Umerah.. as was the stalwarts that sit close to me on match days that have nothing better to do than moan at every touch one of our players makes, so this in itself shows just how good this mans performances have been (albeit a little goal shy). But thats no fault of his own. Dare i say it.. but should this man consistently find the net before xmas... the vultures will come calling for sure. I can see why he scored 17 in such a terrible NL side. NL defenders wouldnt of been able to handle him at all. Didnt he get 5 in his last 10 games or something aswell - hope he finds that form soon for us too. Im sure after last night PH should be thinking about having a strike partner for him or even having Hamilton up top with him.

Have to agree, Umerah has been brilliant. McDonald looked very good also, hoping them two gel together. Interesting we didn't have any players on the pitch for the last 20 minutes who we got from Scotland or are Scottish.

thebigdog · **Joined:** Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:49 pm **Posts:** 1278

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

derwent wrote:

In this league one striker up top will always struggle, especially when he is feeding on scraps. He needs support but, equally as important, strikers need supply and I mean quality supply.
Lack of quality supply is one of the main reasons for lack of goals. We don't have a consistent playmaker pulling the strings or a box to box man supporting the top end.
We are far from being anywhere near the finished article and hit far too many hopeful punts.
I thought we looked disjointed and were waiting in hope for something to happen, instead of making it happen.
I'm sure PH sees this and needs time to get all the pieces and fit them together.
It'll come.
Just keep us up, Paul and we'll take it from there.
I see moneybags Stockport and their great white hope of a manager aren't having it all their own way either.
Then there's the sleeping giant in Bradford who are still in slumber and maybe will have to look for a new alarm clock.
It is not easy.

It's certainly not easy. Both those clubs have got off to bad starts and yet both are still above us, early days we know. Problem we have is 1 goal in 5 games, no sign of a midfield that's hardly had a goal in them in their careers let alone in a season and a forward that's fighting an impossible battle. I thought under Hartley we would be up and at teams, attacking intent, so far nowhere near that, that has got to be a major concern. He doesn't appear to be a happy bunny, certainly not done a Challinor and tried to get the fans on his side.

Challinor was found out a little away from home, it's no shock once again they have lost both away league games, but you look at their firepower compared to ours and you realise the job Hartley has on.

He’s done it home and away (straight down tunnel at full-time without applauding fans).

If that’s his prerogative then no dramas - so long as all is well in the match. However when you’re historically one of the worst FL teams in history and quite a bit is against you in football quality compared to others - creating a siege mentality with the fans wouldn’t be a bad shout.

That was one quality Challinor had in spades that definitely contributed to some very special comeback and scrappy wins in the NL and FL - intense home/away atmospheres.

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

Umerah 0 Turnbull 19. All game the Tranmere man had hold of his shirt, niggled him right from the start. Got a booking later on but should have had it earlier.

poolie1 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:45 pm **Posts:** 2002

dogshite.."He’s done it home and away (straight down tunnel at full-time without applauding fans)... creating a siege mentality with the fans wouldn’t be a bad shout."

..wot..no SQUAD photo...now no fist pumps with the lads after the match.. risking a "siege mentality"...ffs..anyone for some cartoons? :laugh:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5u_QqI4Hbg

Gerry Mandrake · **Joined:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:23 pm **Posts:** 1429

thebigdog wrote:

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

derwent wrote:

In this league one striker up top will always struggle, especially when he is feeding on scraps. He needs support but, equally as important, strikers need supply and I mean quality supply.
Lack of quality supply is one of the main reasons for lack of goals. We don't have a consistent playmaker pulling the strings or a box to box man supporting the top end.
We are far from being anywhere near the finished article and hit far too many hopeful punts.
I thought we looked disjointed and were waiting in hope for something to happen, instead of making it happen.
I'm sure PH sees this and needs time to get all the pieces and fit them together.
It'll come.
Just keep us up, Paul and we'll take it from there.
I see moneybags Stockport and their great white hope of a manager aren't having it all their own way either.
Then there's the sleeping giant in Bradford who are still in slumber and maybe will have to look for a new alarm clock.
It is not easy.

It's certainly not easy. Both those clubs have got off to bad starts and yet both are still above us, early days we know. Problem we have is 1 goal in 5 games, no sign of a midfield that's hardly had a goal in them in their careers let alone in a season and a forward that's fighting an impossible battle. I thought under Hartley we would be up and at teams, attacking intent, so far nowhere near that, that has got to be a major concern. He doesn't appear to be a happy bunny, certainly not done a Challinor and tried to get the fans on his side.

Challinor was found out a little away from home, it's no shock once again they have lost both away league games, but you look at their firepower compared to ours and you realise the job Hartley has on.

He’s done it home and away (straight down tunnel at full-time without applauding fans).

If that’s his prerogative then no dramas - so long as all is well in the match. However when you’re historically one of the worst FL teams in history and quite a bit is against you in football quality compared to others - creating a siege mentality with the fans wouldn’t be a bad shout.

That was one quality Challinor had in spades that definitely contributed to some very special comeback and scrappy wins in the NL and FL - intense home/away atmospheres.

Despite his exit I think every single Pools fan loved Challinor but that was what it was. I'll be intrigued to see Hartley after a win. I think he's a bit pissed off at the moment with how things are going applauding can often be seen as some of that mindset as celebrating.

thebigdog · **Joined:** Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:49 pm **Posts:** 1278

poolie1 wrote:

dogshite.."He’s done it home and away (straight down tunnel at full-time without applauding fans)... creating a siege mentality with the fans wouldn’t be a bad shout."

..wot..no SQUAD photo...now no fist pumps with the lads after the match.. risking a "siege mentality"...ffs..anyone for some cartoons? :laugh:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5u_QqI4Hbg

Why is it every post I put on this board gets abuse from you? Am I living that rent free in your head…

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37436

Gerry Mandrake wrote:

thebigdog wrote:

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

derwent wrote:

In this league one striker up top will always struggle, especially when he is feeding on scraps. He needs support but, equally as important, strikers need supply and I mean quality supply.
Lack of quality supply is one of the main reasons for lack of goals. We don't have a consistent playmaker pulling the strings or a box to box man supporting the top end.
We are far from being anywhere near the finished article and hit far too many hopeful punts.
I thought we looked disjointed and were waiting in hope for something to happen, instead of making it happen.
I'm sure PH sees this and needs time to get all the pieces and fit them together.
It'll come.
Just keep us up, Paul and we'll take it from there.
I see moneybags Stockport and their great white hope of a manager aren't having it all their own way either.
Then there's the sleeping giant in Bradford who are still in slumber and maybe will have to look for a new alarm clock.
It is not easy.

It's certainly not easy. Both those clubs have got off to bad starts and yet both are still above us, early days we know. Problem we have is 1 goal in 5 games, no sign of a midfield that's hardly had a goal in them in their careers let alone in a season and a forward that's fighting an impossible battle. I thought under Hartley we would be up and at teams, attacking intent, so far nowhere near that, that has got to be a major concern. He doesn't appear to be a happy bunny, certainly not done a Challinor and tried to get the fans on his side.

Challinor was found out a little away from home, it's no shock once again they have lost both away league games, but you look at their firepower compared to ours and you realise the job Hartley has on.

He’s done it home and away (straight down tunnel at full-time without applauding fans).

If that’s his prerogative then no dramas - so long as all is well in the match. However when you’re historically one of the worst FL teams in history and quite a bit is against you in football quality compared to others - creating a siege mentality with the fans wouldn’t be a bad shout.

That was one quality Challinor had in spades that definitely contributed to some very special comeback and scrappy wins in the NL and FL - intense home/away atmospheres.

Despite his exit I think every single Pools fan loved Challinor but that was what it was. I'll be intrigued to see Hartley after a win. I think he's a bit pissed off at the moment with how things are going applauding can often be seen as some of that mindset as celebrating.

Sorry Challinor blotted his copybook for me, good manager, but a badge kisser in the end, made you feel like a mug.
Maybe Hartley does things different, but if he does turn things around, …..if…….., he can stand at the tunnel entrance at full time with a bull horn and tell us to ……‘Fuck right off, they wanna turn the floodlights off’.
Character not charm and smart for me.

MutleyRules · **Joined:** Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:38 am **Posts:** 1380

thebigdog wrote:

poolie1 wrote:

dogshite.."He’s done it home and away (straight down tunnel at full-time without applauding fans)... creating a siege mentality with the fans wouldn’t be a bad shout."

..wot..no SQUAD photo...now no fist pumps with the lads after the match.. risking a "siege mentality"...ffs..anyone for some cartoons? :laugh:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5u_QqI4Hbg

Why is it every post I put on this board gets abuse from you? Am I living that rent free in your head…

Because he's the most tedious and pathetic poster in the history of the Bunker.

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 19729

Snowy wrote:

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Maybe Hartley does things different, but if he does turn things around, …..if…….., he can stand at the tunnel entrance at full time with a bull horn and tell us to ……‘Fuck right off, they wanna turn the floodlights off’.
Character not charm and smart for me.

sorry but we need better than that. how can i have the total matchday experiance if a manager cannot give me a clap at the end of the game. i have missed out and would apply for something off my next purchase of a club shop item. if he is not going to do this wave then surely a warning should be put in the programme about this till fans have not to wait around to be given mental health problems for a week.

poolie1 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:45 pm **Posts:** 2002

dusty..."Because he's the most tedious and pathetic poster in the history of the Bunker."

..listen dusty..if you find me tedious and pathetic don't read me..a simple solution even an airhead like you can grasp i would expect..but rest assured i dont give a f/k one way or another tbh...notice from your unsurprisingly light weight postings you contribute f/k all yourself to alleviate the boredom on here and in the main restrict yourself to one liners..you wouldn't be that moron "clubspokesman" in disguise by any chance would you?.."dusty gee" err wasn't he a third rate impressionist from the seventies like?...being banned on here and then changing your user name is not allowed pal..have informed the mods just in case you are that scumbag..so anyways having no anus must be difficult for types like you mate....but suppose the stuff has to come out somewhere eh?...a distant relative perhaps?..

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62580967

MutleyRules · **Joined:** Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:38 am **Posts:** 1380

Tedious as ever.

poolie1 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:45 pm **Posts:** 2002

that it ?

MutleyRules · **Joined:** Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:38 am **Posts:** 1380

For now.

willo11 · **Joined:** Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:36 am **Posts:** 38

The irony of you running to the mods over that when you constantly abuse people is laughable. I’m just trying to work out who it is posting on your shared account

poolie1 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:45 pm **Posts:** 2002

willy..."The irony of you running to the mods over that when you constantly abuse people is laughable"

..the "irony"...errr...tell me why clubspokesman was banned..then we can talk about any irony you think there may be..

willo11 · **Joined:** Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:36 am **Posts:** 38

poolie1 wrote:

wilo..."The irony of you running to the mods over that when you constantly abuse people is laughable"

..the "irony"...errr...tell me why clubspokesman was banned..then we can talk about any irony you think there may be..

I’m not really interested why they were banned. Still ironic you run to the mods when you abuse people constantly.

poolie1 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:45 pm **Posts:** 2002

willy..."I’m not really interested why they were banned."

..then you don't understand why i've ran to the mods then do you..and listen you are obviously struggling with the meaning of the word "ironic"..so have a think get your dictionary out and give you head a wobble before you mouth off again eh..like dusty you are well out of your depth sonny..back to school soon?

willo11 · **Joined:** Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:36 am **Posts:** 38

poolie1 wrote:

willy..."I’m not really interested why they were banned."

..then you don't understand why i've ran to the mods then do you..and listen you are obviously struggling with the meaning of the word "ironic"..so have a think get your dictionary out and give you head a wobble before you mouth off again eh..like dusty you are well out of your depth sonny..back to school soon?

I’m not struggling with anything thanks, and unlike you I can manage to respond without resorting to little digs and without being abusive. Might make you feel like the big man/woman but you really aren’t

poolie1 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:45 pm **Posts:** 2002

willy.."Might make you feel like the big man/woman but you really aren’t"

..and how would you know boy?..you might be surprised..

willo11 · **Joined:** Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:36 am **Posts:** 38

poolie1 wrote:

willy.."Might make you feel like the big man/woman but you really aren’t"

..and how would you know boy?..you might be surprised..

How do you know I’m a boy? Making assumptions again are we

poolie1 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:45 pm **Posts:** 2002

willy..."How do you know I’m a boy? Making assumptions again are we"

...no....your puerile comments are a bit of a giveaway like..you are a bit girlie i suppose so maybe some possibility of error there...anyways think im right that you are more than likely pre puberty...so off you go willy go play with your ball outside eh the suns out..

willo11 · **Joined:** Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:36 am **Posts:** 38

poolie1 wrote:

willy..."How do you know I’m a boy? Making assumptions again are we"

...no....your puerile comments are a bit of a giveaway like..you are a bit girlie i suppose so maybe some possibility of error there...anyways think im right that you are more than likely pre puberty...so off you go willy go play with your ball outside eh the suns out..

Do you need the dictionary now? The only person on this board who makes puerile comments is the one accusing others of doing the same.

MutleyRules · **Joined:** Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:38 am **Posts:** 1380

poolie1 wrote:

willy..."I’m not really interested why they were banned."

..then you don't understand why i've ran to the mods then do you..and listen you are obviously struggling with the meaning of the word "ironic"..so have a think get your dictionary out and give you head a wobble before you mouth off again eh..like dusty you are well out of your depth sonny..back to school soon?

Well out of your depth!!

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37436

accrington fan wrote:

Snowy wrote:

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Maybe Hartley does things different, but if he does turn things around, …..if…….., he can stand at the tunnel entrance at full time with a bull horn and tell us to ……‘Fuck right off, they wanna turn the floodlights off’.
Character not charm and smart for me.

sorry but we need better than that. how can i have the total matchday experiance if a manager cannot give me a clap at the end of the game. i have missed out and would apply for something off my next purchase of a club shop item. if he is not going to do this wave then surely a warning should be put in the programme about this till fans have not to wait around to be given mental health problems for a week.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37436

Dustin Gee wrote:

Well out of your depth!!

What did you say your former user name on the board was, back in the day, I did ask but you never replied.

MutleyRules · **Joined:** Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:38 am **Posts:** 1380

If I wanted anyone to know it I wouldn't have changed it in the first place Snowy.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37436

Obviously. clappp

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kevin pooles gloves · **Joined:** Tue Oct 07, 2014 2:28 pm **Posts:** 9531

Last 9 home games we havent scored in 8 of them.
Wow thats scary.
No wonder we lost over 1000 fans.
Already looks like Hartleys Fish n Chips Menu has turned to Fishcake n Scraps.
'Eh.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37436

You do talk some tosh.

kebab & chips · **Posted:** Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:23 pm

thebigdog wrote:

billinghampoolie1908 wrote:

derwent wrote:

In this league one striker up top will always struggle, especially when he is feeding on scraps. He needs support but, equally as important, strikers need supply and I mean quality supply.
Lack of quality supply is one of the main reasons for lack of goals. We don't have a consistent playmaker pulling the strings or a box to box man supporting the top end.
We are far from being anywhere near the finished article and hit far too many hopeful punts.
I thought we looked disjointed and were waiting in hope for something to happen, instead of making it happen.
I'm sure PH sees this and needs time to get all the pieces and fit them together.
It'll come.
Just keep us up, Paul and we'll take it from there.
I see moneybags Stockport and their great white hope of a manager aren't having it all their own way either.
Then there's the sleeping giant in Bradford who are still in slumber and maybe will have to look for a new alarm clock.
It is not easy.

It's certainly not easy. Both those clubs have got off to bad starts and yet both are still above us, early days we know. Problem we have is 1 goal in 5 games, no sign of a midfield that's hardly had a goal in them in their careers let alone in a season and a forward that's fighting an impossible battle. I thought under Hartley we would be up and at teams, attacking intent, so far nowhere near that, that has got to be a major concern. He doesn't appear to be a happy bunny, certainly not done a Challinor and tried to get the fans on his side.

Challinor was found out a little away from home, it's no shock once again they have lost both away league games, but you look at their firepower compared to ours and you realise the job Hartley has on.

He’s done it home and away (straight down tunnel at full-time without applauding fans).

If that’s his prerogative then no dramas - so long as all is well in the match. However when you’re historically one of the worst FL teams in history and quite a bit is against you in football quality compared to others - creating a siege mentality with the fans wouldn’t be a bad shout.

That was one quality Challinor had in spades that definitely contributed to some very special comeback and scrappy wins in the NL and FL - intense home/away atmospheres.

Hartley went round the three stands & applauded the fans after the Wimbledon game.

barriewardrobe3 · **Joined:** Tue May 17, 2022 6:25 pm **Posts:** 304

Rochdale just sacked their manager. Guess it's also because of their form last season also, under Stockdale.

https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/ ... le-3811537

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37436

Those dogs, are they yours Mr Wardrobe.

barriewardrobe3 · **Joined:** Tue May 17, 2022 6:25 pm **Posts:** 304

Snowy wrote:

Those dogs, are they yours Mr Wardrobe.

Aye snowy they are

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37436

What breeds?…. the terrier is he a cairn or Lakeland ? The one in the front a bit harder to define.

barriewardrobe3 · **Joined:** Tue May 17, 2022 6:25 pm **Posts:** 304

Snowy wrote:

What breeds?…. the terrier is he a cairn or Lakeland ? The one in the front a bit harder to define.

The blonde one (Digby) is a Lhasa apso shih tzu cross.
Barney is a labradoodle/cockapoo cross.
When I was a lad they'd have been called a mongrel I guess. confised

Bluestreak · **Posted:** Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:27 pm

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barriewardrobe3 wrote:

Snowy wrote:

What breeds?…. the terrier is he a cairn or Lakeland ? The one in the front a bit harder to define.

The blonde one (Digby) is a Lhasa apso shih tzu cross.
Barney is a labradoodle/cockapoo cross.
When I was a lad they'd have been called a mongrel I guess. confised

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Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37436

barriewardrobe3 wrote:

Snowy wrote:

What breeds?…. the terrier is he a cairn or Lakeland ? The one in the front a bit harder to define.

The blonde one (Digby) is a Lhasa apso shih tzu cross.
Barney is a labradoodle/cockapoo cross.
When I was a lad they'd have been called a mongrel I guess. confised

I’m telling you there’s a bit of Lakeland in blondie…….

In May I was down in Lymington on the quayside talking to a rather posh woman out walking her dog… another woman came along with on of those lapdogs with a squashed face and massive feathery tale . This woman joined in the coversation and the posh woman asked her what cross it was. The other woman went off it saying it wasn’t a cross it was a pedigree, half poodle half Labrador …. The posh woman said, yes a cross. No said the woman , it’s parents are pedigree’s so it’s a pedigree…… anyway how do you know.
The posh woman quietly said ‘My membership of the Kennel Club’ and walked away.
The other woman looked mortified, dunno why, mine isn’t recognised by the kennel club, he’s classed as a ‘type’

…. Because he’s a working dog. Who gives a toss.

barriewardrobe3 · **Joined:** Tue May 17, 2022 6:25 pm **Posts:** 304

There might be a bit of Lakeland in Digby. it was just what the woman 'reckoned' he was as she hadn't had him from being a puppy.
As for the Kennel club, when I was a kid my Mum & Dad registered our golden retriever in one and you had to give it a name other than it's pet name (it was Prince).
So it became known as 'Keanda Princess'....now that is posh.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 37436

My user name is after a cairn terrier we had from a pup, he was a swine, but I liked him.
He was registered with the kennel club from birth by the breeder, and was called …wait for it….’ Anistopholes the Lancer’…try shouting that across the Rec.
Our lass said if he could speak, he’d have nowt to do with us.

That said, I nearly missed a home game when he dived at the bay window to get at the postman, he went through the window unscathed, me expecting blood everywhere and it was just a bloke passing. I had to go to the glaziers, get a piece of glass cut, go back prepare it and fit it, but made the match…try getting rid of the smell of putty on your hands though.

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