Hartlepool United Q&A: Verdict on those Jake Cassidy comments after striker hits out at club and fans

Pools writer Liam Kennedy sat down with Richard Mennear for a live Q&A on our Pools Facebook page and it was no surprise that Cassidy's outburst was high on the agenda.

The latest injury news from the Super 6 Stadium was also discussed with Liam Noble and Carl Magnay closing in on a return.

Their former teammate Cassidy caused controversy today after branding HUFC a 'negative club' and slammed Pools supporters for creating a 'poisonous' atmosphere.

The 25-year-old striker rejoined Maidstone United on loan earlier this week, after spending three months at The Gallagher Stadium earlier in the campaign.

"I don't think they're good to many people, to be fair," said Cassidy.

"If it's not going well it's a bit poisonous. That's the stigma around the club. It's just a negative club."