An impressive 1,314 Poolies made the trip to watch their team at Gateshead, although there can't have been many in that number that were prepared for a 7-1 defeat.An impressive 1,314 Poolies made the trip to watch their team at Gateshead, although there can't have been many in that number that were prepared for a 7-1 defeat.
An impressive 1,314 Poolies made the trip to watch their team at Gateshead, although there can't have been many in that number that were prepared for a 7-1 defeat.

24 fan-tastic photos as more than 1,300 Poolies turn out to watch Hartlepool United's humbling 7-1 defeat to Gateshead

There were 1,314 Hartlepool United supporters in attendance for their trip to rivals Gateshead, although the travelling fans headed home in dismay after a seven-goal drubbing.
By Robbie Stelling
Published 27th Mar 2024, 10:00 BST

Pools were backed by a superb following for the relatively short journey along the A19 to near neighbours Gateshead.

And while Pools made a lively start, taking the lead in the eighth minute through the in-form Joe Grey, supporters were thereafter subjected to some painful viewing as their side shipped six second half goals in a shocking 7-1 defeat.

Although the result might have been dire, the support certainly wasn’t and our collection of fan photos from the Gateshead International Stadium is available to view below.

Although the result might have been dire, the support certainly wasn’t and our collection of fan photos from the Gateshead International Stadium is available to view below.

This Poolie arrived at the GIS all in blue to show her support for the team.

5. Backing the boys in blue

This Poolie arrived at the GIS all in blue to show her support for the team. Photo: Frank Reid

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This sensible spectator had the right idea and was keeping himself wrapped up warmly.

6. Keeping warm

This sensible spectator had the right idea and was keeping himself wrapped up warmly. Photo: Frank Reid

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This supporter could hardly bring himself to watch what was happening as Pools fell to one of the worst defeats in their history.

7. Some couldn't bear to watch

This supporter could hardly bring himself to watch what was happening as Pools fell to one of the worst defeats in their history. Photo: Frank Reid

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This young fan can't have been too impressed as his side shipped six second half goals.

8. Pools are hammered

This young fan can't have been too impressed as his side shipped six second half goals. Photo: Frank Reid

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