So we thought we would get you in the mood for the next nine months by saluting the blue and white army with this collection of nostalgic fan pictures from down the years.
33. Millennium day
A Pools fan enjoys the big day out to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium for the 2005 play-off final Photo: FLR
34. In the Nick of time
Nicky Featherstone celebrates with fans after the 2021 play-off final victory. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
35. True colours
A Hartlepool United fan shows his true colours in 2010. Photo: National World
36. Port in a storm
Defiant Hartlepool United fans cheers on their team as relegation to League 2 looms on the final day of the 2005-06 season at home to Port Vale. Photo: LH
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