A MARK OF RESPECT
Today, everyone at FC Hartlepool will be observing a social media blackout as we pay our respects to PC Matt Blades on the day of his funeral.
Matt, a much-loved and highly respected coach at FC Hartlepool, gave so much of his time to the club and made a lasting impression on so many people within FC and across the wider Hartlepool community.
Our thoughts are with Matt’s family, friends, colleagues and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Our thoughts are also with the family and friends of PC Tom Clough, Matt’s colleague and partner, at this incredibly difficult time.
FC Hartlepool will remain silent across our social media channels today as a small mark of our respect.🔴🔵
Rest in peace, Coach Matt.
𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕!
𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.
This week, 18-year-old Billingham lad Ethan Strike received the devastating news that he has terminal cancer.
We’re incredibly proud of our “ultras”, who travelled to Darlington yesterday and showed their support not only for the club, but for someone who is a close friend to many of them.
Ethan is facing an unimaginable situation with incredible dignity and courage. His family have set up a fundraiser to help support Ethan and give them the opportunity to make as many memories together as possible.
Over the last few weeks, thousands of new people have followed Billingham Town from all over the world. Many of you have asked how you can support the club from afar.
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲’𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.
If even a small number of our new followers can spare a couple of quid, it would mean an enormous amount to Ethan, his family, his friends, and us.
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As the Great North Run draws closer, I want to talk about why I chose to run for Mind charity.
In 2025, I lost two friends to suicide.
Zak was a close friend of mine who I met through playing football at uni, we played on the same team in our first year and were both freshers.
Will Harris - Hartlepool United’s new goalscorer🔵⚪️🇺🇸
Find below, an article discussing the attributes of Pools’ latest signing.
Any shares or likes are hugely appreciated. I hope you enjoy!
#HUFC
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@GoffyMedia@Official_HUFC@Boro@SunderlandAFC Anyone remember Mr Turner a goalkeeper, youth team coach no first team coaching experience. He turned the club around, people laughed when he said we could get 5K supporters every week. Not saying he’ll be perfect but let’s give him a chance
@Nick_Loughlin_ Let’s not forget Chris Turner had been an academy coach before taking over pools. He changed the whole ethos of the club around with IOR. Neil Cooper had no experience in managing in the English League 2 at the time and he didn’t do a bad job either. Let’s just see how it roles