As these pictures dating back as far as 1996 show, Hartlepool folk have been slow in packing our pubs to watch big games – including rugby – on giant television screens.
Why not also enjoying looking at 65 fan-tastic pictures of Hartlepool United supporters following our club across the decades?.
5. Patriotic pair
England supporters Wayne Pringle, left, and Jonathan Marshall outside of Flix, in Church Square, Hartlepool, before a Euro 2012 tie. Photo: FRANK REID PHOTOGRAPHER 2012
7. Ec of a goal
England fans celebrate in The Woodcutter as David Beckham scores the winner against Ecuador in the 2006 World Cup last 16 clash. Photo: FLR
8. 'Eu wouldn't believe it'
England fans pack the Sports Bar to watch the Euro 1996 semi-final between England and Germany at Wembley. Photo: National World
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