And on Saturday, February 7, and Sunday, February 8, Mecca Hartlepool is celebrating 30 years of fun, community and unforgettable wins.
So here are some memories to take you back to those early days.
For more information about Mecca Hartlepool’s 30th birthday celebrations, see https://bit.ly/3OrViwJ.
5. Love is in the air
Darren Chaffey and Trevor Newlove admire some of the Valentine's Day cards that were collected for the Mecca charity appeal in 2008. Photo: TC
6. Treadmill challenge
Members of staff take part in a treadmill challenge back in 2008. Photo: TC
7. Big smiles
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton makes an appearance at the club in 2006. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Heels for Wheels
General manager Gavin Lee and Hartlepool United players Armann Bjornsson and Colin Larkin get involved in the Heels for Wheels campaign in 2009. Photo: LH