Pools v Rochdale

billygoatblue · **Joined:** Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:30 am **Posts:** 606

Excellent win. Hopefully we can get a couple more quality players in to replace this week's outgoings, then at least have a chance of staying up.

I predict two of Harrogate, Crawley, Rochdale and Pools for the drop (ideally the first two)

loyal_fan · **Joined:** Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:15 pm **Posts:** 3689

Thought we were shaky in first half, not fully convinced Hartley should be starting in front of menayse
Carlisle will be a big ask but Dolan, pruti and dodds all look capable at this level

V surprised dodds was allowed to leave permanently, Middlesbrough must have some
Very good players in their academy

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22572

Eddie Kyle made a good point; the difference is that we have three leaders on the pitch where previously there weren’t any.

Ozzy Saltburn · **Joined:** Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:34 pm **Posts:** 3711

A good point well made.

JohnnyMars · **Joined:** Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:24 am **Posts:** 2466

Mr Irrelevant wrote:

Just looked at the February fixtures, they’re worrying. We’ve got to get something out of the Rochdale and Colchester games and hope a team or two don’t turn up.

If you think February is bad have a look at March - we definitely need another win next Saturday…

Ozzy Saltburn · **Joined:** Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:34 pm **Posts:** 3711

JohnnyMars wrote:

Mr Irrelevant wrote:

Just looked at the February fixtures, they’re worrying. We’ve got to get something out of the Rochdale and Colchester games and hope a team or two don’t turn up.

If you think February is bad have a look at March - we definitely need another win next Saturday…

What about on Tuesday at Carlisle? I dont know about the weather but if it goes ahead it looks like a pretty tough fixture. They are promotion contenders and have scored plenty of goals this season. A point from this game would be a miracle.

Critical Thinking · **Joined:** Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:50 am **Posts:** 2309

There is still a lot to play for but it is not for the faint hearted

JohnnyMars · **Joined:** Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:24 am **Posts:** 2466

Ozzy Saltburn wrote:

JohnnyMars wrote:

Mr Irrelevant wrote:

Just looked at the February fixtures, they’re worrying. We’ve got to get something out of the Rochdale and Colchester games and hope a team or two don’t turn up.

If you think February is bad have a look at March - we definitely need another win next Saturday…

What about on Tuesday at Carlisle? I dont know about the weather but if it goes ahead it looks like a pretty tough fixture. They are promotion contenders and have scored plenty of goals this season. A point from this game would be a miracle.

Call me an unbeliever but I’ve already written off Tuesday bbolt

Hartleblue · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2023 8:10 pm

Featherstone didn't do a lot today, I'd like to see Sylla in for him v Carlisle, a bit more height and work rate.

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

To The Hartlepool 2-0. Well done The Lads.

Flying Hogans · **Joined:** Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:29 pm **Posts:** 5390

Over 4,000 Poolies at the game today so I can't be the only optimist.

Our best chance of staying up is to make the Vic a fortress so it was great to have the ground rocking again. Should be some atmosphere for the Colchester game.

Raj's programme notes made interesting reading. Says Pools are in for "four top strikers. Two from League One and two from League Two." and finishes with "I sincerely hope one or even two of these signings come off and I can prove all these doubters wrong." Then I was listening to Keith Curle on the drive home and he reckons he has all the financial backing he needs and Pools could make 3 or 4 more new signings by Tuesday! Sounds like the pair of them are smoking some good stuff together, but it's proper fighting talk.

Ozzy Saltburn · **Joined:** Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:34 pm **Posts:** 3711

Flying Hogans wrote:

Over 4,000 Poolies at the game today so I can't be the only optimist.

Our best chance of staying up is to make the Vic a fortress so it was great to have the ground rocking again. Should be some atmosphere for the Colchester game.

Raj's programme notes made interesting reading. Says Pools are in for "four top strikers. Two from League One and two from League Two." and finishes with "I sincerely hope one or even two of these signings come off and I can prove all these doubters wrong." Then I was listening to Keith Curle on the drive home and he reckons he has all the financial backing he needs and Pools could make 3 or 4 more new signings by Tuesday! Sounds like the pair of them are smoking some good stuff together, but it's proper fighting talk.

"Sounds like the pair of them are smoking some good stuff".......love it! :laugh:

Pooly_Imp · **Joined:** Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:36 pm **Posts:** 2540

Flying Hogans wrote:

Over 4,000 Poolies at the game today so I can't be the only optimist.

Our best chance of staying up is to make the Vic a fortress so it was great to have the ground rocking again. Should be some atmosphere for the Colchester game.

Raj's programme notes made interesting reading. Says Pools are in for "four top strikers. Two from League One and two from League Two." and finishes with "I sincerely hope one or even two of these signings come off and I can prove all these doubters wrong." Then I was listening to Keith Curle on the drive home and he reckons he has all the financial backing he needs and Pools could make 3 or 4 more new signings by Tuesday! Sounds like the pair of them are smoking some good stuff together, but it's proper fighting talk.

I will GLADLY eat humble pie if Raj proves us wrong. Not preheating that oven just yet.

ltr · **Joined:** Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:12 am **Posts:** 818

Ozzy Saltburn wrote:

Two Dale players sent off. Were they both justified?

The first, whilst clumsy definitely endangered the player. Studs made contact with chin. As clear a red as you will see.

Bluestreak · **Posted:** Sat Jan 21, 2023 10:15 pm

Great win. A team with a spine now and experienced. Dodds outstanding.

Ozzy Saltburn · **Joined:** Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:34 pm **Posts:** 3711

Such a contrasting feeling to last Saturday. Lots of positive remarks from people who saw the game. Cant remember the last time we won at home and kept a clean sheet. I am guessing it was last season.

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22572

I have a suspicion that Armstrong may be one of the L2 players.

Ozzy Saltburn · **Joined:** Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:34 pm **Posts:** 3711

Mr Irrelevant wrote:

I have a suspicion that Armstrong may be one of the L2 players.

Have you been hanging around the bookies at Throston?

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 36419

Critical Thinking wrote:

There is still a lot to play for but it is not for the faint hearted

It’s like a lumpy North Sea crossing, you’re there for the voyage, you just hang on and hope you get there in the end….there are no other options.

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18947

Pooly_Imp wrote:

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Raj's programme notes made interesting reading. Says Pools are in for "four top strikers. Two from League One and two from League Two." and finishes with "I sincerely hope one or even two of these signings come off and I can prove all these doubters wrong." Then I was listening to Keith Curle on the drive home and he reckons he has all the financial backing he needs and Pools could make 3 or 4 more new signings by Tuesday! Sounds like the pair of them are smoking some good stuff together, but it's proper fighting talk.

I will GLADLY eat humble pie if Raj proves us wrong. Not preheating that oven just yet.[/quote]
same here and always take his programme notes as one of the brothers grimms fairy tales telling fans what they want to hear. talk is cheap, lets see if he can back it up.

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18947

[quote="Flying Hogans"]Over 4,000 Poolies at the game today so I can't be the only optimist.

Our best chance of staying up is to make the Vic a fortress so it was great to have the ground rocking again. Should be some atmosphere for the Colchester game.

true, the away form will not keep is up. 7 more wins at the vic and the odd point away may see us safe. its home draws that could scupper us, and look at the championship table where blackburn have lost the same number of games as blackpool where the latter are in the relagation spots and the other the play offs.
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accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18947

JohnnyMars wrote:

Ozzy Saltburn wrote:

JohnnyMars wrote:

Mr Irrelevant wrote:

Just looked at the February fixtures, they’re worrying. We’ve got to get something out of the Rochdale and Colchester games and hope a team or two don’t turn up.

If you think February is bad have a look at March - we definitely need another win next Saturday…

What about on Tuesday at Carlisle? I dont know about the weather but if it goes ahead it looks like a pretty tough fixture. They are promotion contenders and have scored plenty of goals this season. A point from this game would be a miracle.

Call me an unbeliever but I’ve already written off Tuesday bbolt

i,d class anything on tuesday night as a bonus.

kevin pooles gloves · **Joined:** Tue Oct 07, 2014 2:28 pm **Posts:** 8934

accrington fan wrote:

Pooly_Imp wrote:

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Raj's programme notes made interesting reading. Says Pools are in for "four top strikers. Two from League One and two from League Two." and finishes with "I sincerely hope one or even two of these signings come off and I can prove all these doubters wrong." Then I was listening to Keith Curle on the drive home and he reckons he has all the financial backing he needs and Pools could make 3 or 4 more new signings by Tuesday! Sounds like the pair of them are smoking some good stuff together, but it's proper fighting talk.

I will GLADLY eat humble pie if Raj proves us wrong. Not preheating that oven just yet.

same here and always take his programme notes as one of the brothers grimms fairy tales telling fans what they want to hear. talk is cheap, lets see if he can back it up.[/quote]

We won a game and kept a clean sheet.
Does that keep us on track for the play offs.

As for Raj having a go at the doubters.
My reply to You is.
You got us into this mess now you got 9 days left to get us out of it.
Do the right thing.
Keep us up then sell to the mummy worshippers.
Lets do a Bournemouth

Grayhoundend · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:13 pm **Posts:** 6691

Mr Irrelevant wrote:

I have a suspicion that Armstrong may be one of the L2 players.

If it is Armstrong, Then its safe to say the clubs have agreed a fee otherwise we would have been knocked back.
That goes for any we are allowed to talk to, I would think.

accrington fan · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:22 pm **Posts:** 18947

Grayhoundend wrote:

Mr Irrelevant wrote:

I have a suspicion that Armstrong may be one of the L2 players.

If it is Armstrong, Then its safe to say the clubs have agreed a fee otherwise we would have been knocked back.
That goes for any we are allowed to talk to, I would think.

if true they must be in deep shit selling a goalscorer to another relegation contender at this time of the season. if it was the other way round we,d rightfully be in uproar about it.

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