So how about a reminder of the game locally and a look at Sunday League matches from years gone by.
Were you a player or supporter of Rovers, Athletic Rugby, Chester or Throston Wanderers? We have got them and much more in our photo selection so take a look and see if you can spot someone you recognise.
1. A scene from 2007
Hartlepool Snooker Centre and Corner Flag (in orange) in action at Grayfields 13 years ago. Photo: GW
2. Action in 2012
Pearl Bar and Hartlepool Old Boys (black and white) in the Hartlepool Sunday League eight years ago. Photo: FRANK REID
3. A close-up encounter
WHTDSOB (blue and black) v Blackhall Old Boys in the Hartlepool Sunday League game played at West Hartlepool TDSOB. It's a 2012 scene. Photo: FRANK REID
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A flashback to 2007. Greensides are taking on Ace Balloons in this photo. Photo: GW