Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2026 5:18 pm
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Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2026 6:09 pm
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:20 pm
Did I see Braiden Graham?
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:23 pm
The Northern Ireland record goalscorer David Healy was the manager at Linfield when Graham made his league debut, and Healey praised Graham for his scoring ability, being quoted by BBC Sport as saying "he's 'goals, goals, goals', he prowls in and around and he's a deadly finisher."
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:54 pm
That boy is absolute mustard. A game changer.
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2026 8:09 pm
If that's the one at Everton did good for NI under 19.but scored once for Linfield in 10 games.bluessupporter wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:23 pmThe Northern Ireland record goalscorer David Healy was the manager at Linfield when Graham made his league debut, and Healey praised Graham for his scoring ability, being quoted by BBC Sport as saying "he's 'goals, goals, goals', he prowls in and around and he's a deadly finisher."
But then Healey being Irish probably swallowed the blarney stone
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2026 9:55 pm
Rumour has it Pedro, he’s related to Scott Quigley.Pedro wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 8:09 pmIf that's the one at Everton did good for NI under 19.but scored once for Linfield in 10 games.bluessupporter wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:23 pm
The Northern Ireland record goalscorer David Healy was the manager at Linfield when Graham made his league debut, and Healey praised Graham for his scoring ability, being quoted by BBC Sport as saying "he's 'goals, goals, goals', he prowls in and around and he's a deadly finisher."
But then Healey being Irish probably swallowed the blarney stone
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2026 10:29 pm
All his appearances for Linfield were made when he was 15 or 16.... he's 18 now (19 in November) and was named in the Northern Ireland Senior squad in June for 2 friendlies.Pedro wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 8:09 pmIf that's the one at Everton did good for NI under 19.but scored once for Linfield in 10 games.bluessupporter wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:23 pm
The Northern Ireland record goalscorer David Healy was the manager at Linfield when Graham made his league debut, and Healey praised Graham for his scoring ability, being quoted by BBC Sport as saying "he's 'goals, goals, goals', he prowls in and around and he's a deadly finisher."
But then Healey being Irish probably swallowed the blarney stone
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2026 11:36 pm
Agreed in fact I was amazed that Cameron started. Smith too he’s not done much for us bar collect yellow cards that’s one thing he’s good at. The same midfield that was so ineffective last season and obviously needs bolstering. I’d hope we’re still looking but I’d be surprised if Marriott, Reid aren’t in the eleven on Saturday and expect (hope) to see Earing, Barkhuizen and Kouyate moving on. I’d personally add Cameron and Smith to that but Murray obviously rates them!Main Stand SeasonTct wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 4:23 pmI agree 100%. The bit I don’t get though is that on Saturday both Marriot and Reid two new signings were on the bench replaced by players who ultimately failed last season and should not have been anywhere near Saturdays starting eleven imoScott5 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2026 4:03 pm Early days yes and no one is daft enough to call for heads at this point but, by the same token we could see the deficiencies last season and nothing was done about it. We’re short upfront and in midfield still that’s as clear as day and the club are working on that. I just think we’re hindered by some players being here feom last season who ideally would be gone, freeing up their wages for new players.
There’s a lot of new players and some new to this level so it’s a big step up and the longer you go on without picking up results the harder it gets. Particularly on the back of a relegation when the place is already a bit flat. Let’s see 9/10 games in where we are but we need to be a lot better than we were on Saturday.
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 12:20 am
Well he had a lousy record till he came to Barrow.
When we signed Rooney I thought no way but under Evatt he was outstanding.
Quigley got us up and then kept us up.
I understand we have players on our books not upto it but some dummy gave them a long contract.
Cameron tries but to slow to react.
For those who say give them a chance they had a whole season last year
Murray has got them fit which last season they were not
Harper is useless and after last season he should only allowed in the dressing room to polish boots.
There is nothing special in this league .
Just if we want it enough and keep Harper and Cameron out of the team.
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 12:18 pm
Just a word in favour of Smith. He has aggression and gets stuck in, which we need in midfield. One incident from Hartlepool sticks in my mind: after one of our attacks a Pools player was breaking forward with the ball the half way line, looking dangerous, when Smith who was chasing, made a brilliant, clean tackle and won the ball. I might also add that he was the one who was on hand to put the ball in the net after the keeper parried a shot - though marginally offside! I can see why Murray likes him.
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 5:15 pm
Who’s this guy
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 5:26 pm
Adam Murray when I asked Gemini
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:09 am
Isn’t it the assistant manager?
Re: Hartlepool v Barrow match thread
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2026 10:00 am