INTRODUCING...HARTLEPOOL UNITED
Posted on: Wed 03 Jun 2009
By Marcus White
From Essex to the north east and to our next team in wwfc.com's 'introducing' series, Hartlepool United.
Hartlepool United
The Wanderers will come face-to-face with the Pools for the first time in three years next season. The last meeting ended in a 1-0 loss for the Blues, a result which saw Hartlepool return to the third tier of English football.
After missing out on promotion in the play-off final to Sheffield Wednesday in the 2004/05 season, Hartlepool couldn't replicate that form the following campaign and were relegated to League Two. However, the arrival of Danny Wilson to Victoria Park would ensure that the Pools didn't disappoint for a second season.
He led the club to promotion back to League One at the first attempt, impressing on the way and equalling the Football League record of consecutive wins without conceding a goal (eight games).
Despite Wilson being sacked in December 2008, the Pools still managed to maintain their League One status, finishing a respectable 15th place.
The Pools hovered dangerously over the relegation zone last year, however survived the drop by one point and finished 19th.
Now with Chris Turner in temporary charge at the club for the second time, the Pools will now undoubtedly be aiming to improve on their last league standing.
Manager: Chris Turner (caretaker)
Last Season Finish: 19th
Top Scorer: Joel Porter (18 in League One)
Last Time We Met: 14.04.07 - Hartlepool 1-0 Wycombe
Players Departed: Jan Budtz (Released), Arran Lee-Barratt (Released), Jamie McCunnie (Released), Joe Tait (Released) and Martin Young (Released) Want to learn more about the other teams the Wanderers will be facing?
Introducing...Brighton
Introducing...Bristol Rovers
Introducing...Carlisle United
Introducing...Charlton Athletic
TO BOOK YOUR SEASON TICKET, CALL 01494 441118! For an application form and price structure click here.
From Essex to the north east and to our next team in wwfc.com's 'introducing' series, Hartlepool United.
Hartlepool UnitedThe Wanderers will come face-to-face with the Pools for the first time in three years next season. The last meeting ended in a 1-0 loss for the Blues, a result which saw Hartlepool return to the third tier of English football.
After missing out on promotion in the play-off final to Sheffield Wednesday in the 2004/05 season, Hartlepool couldn't replicate that form the following campaign and were relegated to League Two. However, the arrival of Danny Wilson to Victoria Park would ensure that the Pools didn't disappoint for a second season.
He led the club to promotion back to League One at the first attempt, impressing on the way and equalling the Football League record of consecutive wins without conceding a goal (eight games).
Despite Wilson being sacked in December 2008, the Pools still managed to maintain their League One status, finishing a respectable 15th place.
The Pools hovered dangerously over the relegation zone last year, however survived the drop by one point and finished 19th.
Now with Chris Turner in temporary charge at the club for the second time, the Pools will now undoubtedly be aiming to improve on their last league standing.
Manager: Chris Turner (caretaker)
Last Season Finish: 19th
Top Scorer: Joel Porter (18 in League One)
Last Time We Met: 14.04.07 - Hartlepool 1-0 Wycombe
Players Departed: Jan Budtz (Released), Arran Lee-Barratt (Released), Jamie McCunnie (Released), Joe Tait (Released) and Martin Young (Released) Want to learn more about the other teams the Wanderers will be facing?
Introducing...Brighton Introducing...Bristol Rovers Introducing...Carlisle United Introducing...Charlton AthleticTO BOOK YOUR SEASON TICKET, CALL 01494 441118! For an application form and price structure click here.
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