'You did our town proud' - fans' praise for Hartlepool United as promotion dream comes true
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It’s safe to say that Hartlepool United fans won’t forget June 20, 2021 in a hurry as their team scored promotion back to the EFL after four seasons in the National League.
It was a tense penalty shoot-out against Torquay United at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium but it ended in absolute elation for Dave Challinor’s side and fans both home and away.
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Hide AdThe match had everything – disallowed goals, twists, turns, extra time and (of course) a nerve-racking finish. What a watch!
As Poolies painted Bristol blue and white and toasted the victory back home, many of you took to social media to celebrate the lads’ success.
It was a day for the club’s history book and a Father’s Day to remember for years to come – but there’s not too much time to rest with the League Two season kicking off on Saturday, August 7.
Here are some of your messages from our Facebook pages:
Mary Brown: “My late husband and I are Harlepool fans. I know he would have been so proud of them yesterday.”
Angela Robson Berry: “Over the moon for Pools.”
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Hide AdTimothy I'anson: “A lot of dads won’t forget this Father’s Day. Well done Pools you kept us on the edge of our seats.”
June Martin: “Get in lads you did our town proud. Up up and away lads, next one now.”
Kirsty Charters: “Well done Pools, you and the fans deserved it brilliant.”
Linda Spencer: “Absolutely brilliant. Well done the Pools.”
Lynne Hamilton: “Well done lads absolutely fantastic.”
Wayne Calvert: “C'mon Pools it's our time.”
Dave Cheswick: “Woo-hoo Pools up!”