Sometimes managers resign after a particularly humiliating defeat. KP must shoulder a lot of the blame. Will he do the decent thing? Should Raj sack him and let Lenny and Sweens try and keep us up?

I want him out.

It wont solve the underlying problems at the club but I have seen and heard nothing to suggest he's any better than askey--tonight was a disgrace from him-even the Gateshead commentators couldnt believe how isolated he was leaving Ferguson

We were ripped apart and he had no answers

If he does he’ll be paying more out in ‘manager support’ than players wages.

Who gives a shit.
Nothing will change until our twat of an owner Raj sells the club.

He's worst than Putin at the moment, if an oil Barron came in tomorrow with a £100 million, Raj would want £101 million. He's clearly using Pools as a Cash Cow.

There’s one constant with all the recent managers, work it out

I guess it depends what type of contract KP signed.

He won’t resign. Purely for £££ reasons.

Tonight must rank as THE lowest point in the clubs history - unless we are relegated to NL North within a matter of weeks that is. This needs to be a watershed moment for the club, the current owner, manager, coaching team and the majority of a spineless, untalented bunch of players. That the away support doubled the attendance in numbers and were ‘rewarded’ with a ‘performance’ such as that is sadly only another of many kicks in the knackers for the loyal Poolies who have stuck with the clubs inept regime over the past three years. Enough is enough.

Boycott them next season, don't buy anything from the club.

The club is almost national north in standard and has been run like it for long enough. Unfortunately it appears this guy isnt wanting to leave in a hurry.

We know this has been coming, KP's post match interviews have been embarrassing, the new manager bounce got him over the line in his first few games but he is clearly out of his depth, he's not a manager everyone knows it. He doesn't seem to realise that selection and tactics matter, all the things he was saying when he first came in sounded good, praising the chairman, talking about fight and belief etc were all just lip service, he is clueless, worse than Askey. Where do we go from here?

What’s Ronnie Moore doing….

Nevermind Phillips what are the likes of Sweeney and Co doing in training, this lot look lost and clueless, that was an embarrassment on a grand scale.

Just saw the post match interview. "the players have let them down"

REALLY??? - I've gone right off him.

Our manager has come out and said i cant be too harsh on them. Is he for real? just shows the utter farce we are at present.

Best but, I take full responsibility…. The players have let themselves down

Yep the massive arse licking of Singh didn’t sit well with me from the start, another Harrison

He came in and was giving it the big one, pride, passion, chairman etc etc, every post match interview has become more diluted as the weeks have gone on, it is totally embarrassing. We need an old school national league manager, with old school national league players, the introduction of KP was all delusion and will be until we maybe scrape home just above the relegation zone. I can't even contemplate listening to his post match interview, but I'll have to I suppose. PTID

Nevermind the Chairman and Management what about those players tonight, they were a disgrace to the badge, sauntering about with no commitment or resolve, fight, grit or guile, bunch of wasters. How dare you..

yeah it wouldn't happen under a certain type of manager, KP has underestimated his ability and has nowhere to go now.

What a daft comment and put them out of business, give Singh a great opportunity to pay Pools into administration.

In his post match interview Phillips said the good thing was Pools didn’t pick any injuries up, did they manage a tackle to sustain any ?
He also said Gateshead are the best team he has seen this season, the team are only as good as the opponent they play against. If Gateshead are that good why aren’t they top of the league ?

Give your money to Raj Singh and let him destroy the club. While he takes your money and runs into the Cleveland Hills.

Your comment is daft to be honest.

What a F**ing daft comment. You mong.

yes its all about the owners, manager and then the rest of the backroom staff that get the stick. do those players realise that there was over a thousand poolies there last night and loads more watching on a screen who would sell everything they have to put a pools shirt on if only they had the ability. its a pity that those who have some waste it where i doubt any of us would.

not just the manager though - we need a full new coaching staff. Havnt we just brought in a fitness man ? KP talking shite saying the players aint fit enough - well you have the man to let you know that and if so do something about it ! lads should be in training this morning doing the horrendous drill work as punishment. Too soft these days and id imagine KP just saying NM lads try again friday ! its all bollix. Full club needs a rinse out from coaches manager - players - backroom the lot. aww and most importantly that divvy who has the purse strings - sell up and do the world a favour and do one !

Only repeating what Phillips said.
Obviously you don’t know what a mong is, you are insulting mentally handicapped people,
Mong, a person who has an intellectual disability, especially one associated with Down syndrome (often used as a general term of abuse).

Give your money to Raj Singh and let him destroy the club. While he takes your money and runs into the Cleveland Hills.

Your comment is daft to be honest.[/quote

What’s the alternative, pay up or shut up or give Raj Singh the opportunity to put Pools into administration ?

Or he’s 12.

Apparently the players aren’t fit enough, let themselves down
And it’s not about tactics
Don’t get me wrong I’m not defending the players but Phillips is being exposed for a fraud.
Won games with shields on the back of a huge budget and thought
That made him a good manager, same story as Harrison and Hartley…why do we continually keep picking from the same formula

What is the correct formula then?

The correct formula is one me and the lads have spoken about just before JA got his marching orders. One which i believe would work for this club. We have countless times tried the up and coming new lad with minimal experience ... tried the old guard with dinosaur tactics... none of been successful at all.

what i feel we do need is ...

A manager who has previously been successful at this level with a supposed half decent budget and knows his way inside and out of this level - not just that but a one who knows how to coach the best out of players - knows what is needed from an 11 to make it out this league. Bit of a hard case and doesnt take no shit ! add to that knowing what tactics are and how to bring through young talent also.
has the lads in off the back of a beating and gives them a hiding. Doesnt give players the chance to hide etc etc ...
A manager who has a team he can trust and has worked with throughout his career. New style of play to be introduced aswell as new playing staff. One who isnt afraid to drop the better players if they having a bad time etc...
and finally someone who can bring in good players - no shit loans and has a decent scout behind him to pick out the best of the loan players if we are to continue down that route.

actually hartley was bad but we still went down. would we actually be any lower in the league if he was still with us. not saying he should still be with us but one day we,ll have to give some manager more time as the current revolving door policy isn,t working. in our lives do we get rid of our second hand car the first time it breaks down to just repeat this over and over in the vain hope one day we,ll get our purchase right.

lets appoint one but stick with him once the going gets tough which is nailed on to happen. even challinor didn,t get everything right in everything he did in his time with us and some of his signings left a lot to be desired.

Is Mr Moderator asleep today?

You could understand a performance like that if and only if..

A) They weren't being paid.
B) They don't want to play for the current management.
C) They aren't capable of following simple instructions.
D) They aren't as good as they think they are.
E) They are totally unfit and if so why?
F) The club isn't being ran properly to suit the level we are at.
G) We are signing players who clearly aren't good enough at this level.
H) There is some sort of split in the dressing room.
J) All of the above.

See my topic headed "Last night." Last night was an extraordinary and disheartening experience for us Poolies and I am taking that into account as anger levels are slightly above normal to say the least.

See my topic headed "Last night." Last night was an extraordinary and disheartening experience for us Poolies and I am taking that into account as anger levels are slightly above normal to say the least.

at least last night might show us what KP is actually made of. if he did walk away it would show us how much bottle he actually has. just lets hope something good might eventually come out of this game as now any cracks cannot be papered over.

What about…
K) There shorts are too tight.
L) Playing in the darl depresses/scares them.
M) Playing in daylight scares/depresses them.
N) Their brains ‘hurt’.
O) The bags for their ‘Toiletries’ are too small and not a leading brand.
P) They don’t like being shouted at in training.
Q) They want to wear their headphones when playing to pass the time.
R) Why can’t they just pass the ball to their best mates instead of team nonsense.
S) They’re victims.
T) The shirts itch.
U) They get travel sick on the coach.
V) Can somebody organise some coaching for them?
W) Their first choice sport would have been extreme flower arranging.
X) The showers aren’t hot enough.
Y) The use of Chinese ‘ burns’ instead of sanctions is embarrassing.
Z) They wish they were somewhere else and this is just a very bad dream.

Za) Someone forgot to throw them an energy drink every 5 minutes.

Zb) Someone forgot to tell them to change into the shirts with the numbers on the back so it would look like we were attacking in the second half.

I’m still in shock. That previous post should read on the front not back.

knew they’d make extra demands!rakxe

They couldn’t work that out with a compass, a sextant and a sat nav.

**Closing the Group:End of an Era for the Hartlepool United Supporters Group

Dear Fellow Pools Supporters,

It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I announce the closure of the Hartlepool United Supporters Group after a decade of dedicated service. Over the years, we've shared countless memories, celebrated victories, and weathered storms together as loyal fans of our beloved club. However, recent events have forced us to confront a harsh reality – the state of Hartlepool United under the stewardship of Raj Singh is simply untenable.

Despite our unwavering support and fervent dedication, it has become increasingly apparent that the club is regressing rather than progressing. Year after year, we've witnessed a decline in performance on the pitch, coupled with a lack of ambition and direction off it. Under Raj Singh's leadership, Hartlepool United has become a shadow of its former self, a mere shell of the proud institution we once knew.

The quality of football has deteriorated to an alarming extent, with substandard players unfit to wear the blue and white stripes representing our beloved club. It's agonizing to watch week after week as our team struggles on the pitch, devoid of passion, skill, and determination. The rot that plagues Hartlepool United runs deep, permeating every level of the organization from top to bottom.

As supporters, we've stood by our club through thick and thin, but there comes a point when enough is enough. We can no longer turn a blind eye to the rampant mismanagement, the lack of investment, and the sheer incompetence that has become synonymous with Hartlepool United under Raj Singh's tenure. Our loyalty should not be taken for granted, nor should we be subjected to mediocrity masquerading as progress.

Therefore, it is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to the Hartlepool United Supporters Group. While our physical presence may no longer be felt in the stands, our passion for the club will endure. We will continue to hold Hartlepool United to account, demanding the changes necessary to restore our club to its former glory.

To my fellow supporters, I extend my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support over the years. Together, we've shared a bond that transcends the beautiful game – a bond forged in passion, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to Hartlepool United. Though this chapter may be closing, our love for the club will never fade.

With heartfelt thanks and fondest memories,

Gavin John

Former Group Founder/ Administrator/Group Expert, Hartlepool United Supporters Group

NSD.

Looks like Blue stripes has had enough

Mackem alert.

With that formula Mr Eiphos we'd never have had Alan Murray, Neale Cooper, Turner, ChallinorJohn Hughes at the club.
Think we have to stick with Philips and give him time to bring players in and hopefully progress. I'd hate to think we'd be heading into the close season managerless as the new season would be upon us before we appointed a new one.
Everything crossed we can do enough to stay in this league.

Its because its the cheap option, lee from boro young uns, hartley from north of the border, Challinor from national north, Phillips from national North, askey national north, then got promoted. The further down the leagues you go the cheaper the manager. Thats what we do and thats what we have tried player wise barring some exceptions and we keep coming unstuck. Until this man leaves we will keep going down this mainly failed route of his.