2002–03 Hartlepool United F.C. season
Hartlepool United 2002–03 football season
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The 2002–03 season was Hartlepool United's 96th year in existence.[2] Along with competing in Division Three, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and League Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2003.
OwnerIOR
ChairmanKen Hodcroft
ManagerChris Turner (until 7 November)
Mike Newell (from 21 November)
Mike Newell (from 21 November)
StadiumVictoria Park
| 2002–03 season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | IOR |
| Chairman | Ken Hodcroft |
| Manager | Chris Turner (until 7 November) Mike Newell (from 21 November) |
| Stadium | Victoria Park |
| Division Three | 2nd |
| FA Cup | First round (Eliminated by Southend United) |
| Football League Cup | First round (Eliminated by Tranmere Rovers) |
| Football League Trophy | First round (Eliminated by Tranmere Rovers |
| Top goalscorer | League: Eifion Williams (15) All: Eifion Williams (16) |
| Highest home attendance | 6,360 (vs Darlington) |
| Lowest home attendance | 2,778 (vs Tranmere Rovers) |
| Average home league attendance | 4,943[1] |
| Biggest win | 4–0 (vs. Swansea City) |
| Biggest defeat | 5–0 (vs. Tranmere Rovers) |
Players
- As of End of Season.[3]
First-team squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Results
Pre-season friendlies
| 9 July 2002 | TSV Theole | 0–12 | Hartlepool United | Tiel |
| 19:00 | Report | Watson  Henderson Boyd Clarke Humphreys |
Stadium: Groenendaallaan 10 |
| 10 July 2002 | SV Nootdorp | 0–12 | Hartlepool United | Nootdorp |
| 19:00 | Report | Easter Boyd Stephenson Arnison Bass Simms |
Stadium: Sportpark 's-Gravenhout |
| 17 July 2002 | Spennymoor United | 0–0 | Hartlepool United | Spennymoor |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: The Brewery Field |
| 20 July 2002 | Berwick Rangers | 1–3 | Hartlepool United | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| 15:00 | Report | Watson 30', 72' Henderson 58' |
Stadium: Shielfield Park |
| 23 July 2002 | Seaham Red Star | 1–2 | Hartlepool United | Seaham |
| 19:00 | Report | Boyd (pen.) Stephenson |
Stadium: Seaham Town Park |
| 24 July 2002 | Hartlepool United | 0–1 | Stockport County | Hartlepool |
| 19:00 | Report | Lee  20' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Victoria Park Referee: Roy Pearson |
| 27 July 2002 | Hartlepool United | 0–1 | Bradford City | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: Victoria Park |
| 29 July 2002 | Hartlepool United | 1–1 | Newcastle United | Hartlepool |
| 19:00 | Easter |
Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 3,334 |
| 31 July 2002 | Hartlepool United | 2–0 | Barnsley | Hartlepool |
| 19:00 | Henderson 7' Robson 11' |
Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 931 |
| 3 August 2002 | Scarborough | 1–2 | Hartlepool United | Scarborough |
| 15:00 | Report | Williams 47' Lee 58' |
Stadium: McCain Stadium |
| 6 August 2002 | Billingham Town | 0–3 | Hartlepool United | Billingham |
| 19:00 | Report | Robson 24' Boyd 80'Richards 87' |
Stadium: Bedford Terrace |
| 12 August 2002 | Durham City | 0–2 | Hartlepool United | Durham |
| 19:00 | Report | Easter 25', 41' |
Stadium: New Ferens Park |
Division Three
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rushden & Diamonds (C, P) | 46 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 73 | 47 | +26 | 87 | Promotion to Football League Second Division |
| 2 | Hartlepool United (P) | 46 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 71 | 51 | +20 | 85 | |
| 3 | Wrexham (P) | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 84 | 50 | +34 | 84 | |
| 4 | Bournemouth (O, P) | 46 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 60 | 48 | +12 | 74 | Qualification for the Third Division play-offs |
| 5 | Scunthorpe United | 46 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 68 | 49 | +19 | 72 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 46 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 71 | 51 | +20 | 85 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 49 | 21 | +28 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 30 | −8 |
Results by matchday
Results
| 10 August 2002 1 | Carlisle United | 1–3 | Hartlepool United | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Wake 80' |
Report | Tinkler 44', 71' Humphreys 47' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 10,684 Referee: George Cain |
| 13 August 2002 2 | Hartlepool United | 2–0 | Boston United | Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Watson 55', 77' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,841 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 17 August 2002 3 | Hartlepool United | 0–2 | Macclesfield Town | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Report | Adams 85' Whitaker 86' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,684 Referee: Graham Laws |
| 24 August 2002 4 | Torquay United | 1–1 | Hartlepool United | Torquay |
| 15:00 | Richardson 51' |
Report | Humphreys 47' |
Stadium: Plainmoor Attendance: 2,403 Referee: Steve Tomlin |
| 26 August 2002 5 | Hartlepool United | 2–0 | Hull City | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Williams 32' Watson 63' |
Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,236 Referee: Alan Kaye |
| 31 August 2002 6 | Oxford United | 0–1 | Hartlepool United | Oxford |
| 15:00 | Report | Watson 38' |
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 4,768 Referee: Paul Armstrong |
| 7 September 2002 7 | Swansea City | 2–2 | Hartlepool United | Swansea |
| 15:00 | Cusack 28' Wood 43' (pen.) |
Report | Tinkler 14' Watson 44' |
Stadium: Vetch Field Attendance: 3,370 Referee: Phil Crossley |
| 14 September 2002 8 | Hartlepool United | 4–1 | Darlington | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Williams 3', 35' Humphreys 59'Tinkler 83' |
Report | Clark 27' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 6,360 Referee: Brian Curson |
| 17 September 2002 9 | Hartlepool United | 2–1 | Lincoln City | Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Boyd 62' Williams 66' |
Report | Mike 2' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,248 Referee: Michael Ryan |
| 21 September 2002 10 | Bury | 1–1 | Hartlepool United | Bury |
| 15:00 | Abbott 20' |
Report | Boyd 82' |
Stadium: Gigg Lane Attendance: 3,547 Referee: Steve Baines |
| 28 September 2002 11 | Hartlepool United | 1–2 | Rushden & Diamonds | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Boyd 31' |
Report | Peters 48' Hall 84' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,502 Referee: Phil Dowd |
| 5 October 2002 12 | Shrewsbury Town | 0–1 | Hartlepool United | Shrewsbury |
| 15:00 | Report | Williams 55' |
Stadium: Gay Meadow Attendance: 3,142 Referee: Andy Penn |
| 13 October 2002 13 | Bournemouth | 2–1 | Hartlepool United | Bournemouth |
| 17:00 | Elliott 61' Widdrington 85' (o.g.) |
Report | Williams 17' |
Stadium: Dean Court Attendance: 5,998 Referee: Mike Thorpe |
| 19 October 2002 14 | Hartlepool United | 4–3 | Wrexham | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Tinkler 14', 41', 52' Richardson 19' |
Report | Jones 21' Trundle 68'Sam 88' (pen.) |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,506 Referee: Paul Robinson |
| 25 October 2002 15 | Southend United | 0–1 | Hartlepool United | Southend-on-Sea |
| 19:45 | Report | Williams 1' |
Stadium: Roots Hall Attendance: 5,168 Referee: Keith Hill |
| 29 October 2002 16 | Hartlepool United | 2–0 | Bristol Rovers | Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Arnison 41' Williams 64' |
Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 3,889 Referee: Mike Jones |
| 1 November 2002 17 | Hartlepool United | 0–0 | York City | Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,789 Referee: Scott Mathieson |
| 9 November 2002 18 | Exeter City | 1–2 | Hartlepool United | Exeter |
| 15:00 | Moor 49' |
Report | Tinkler 63' Richardson 66' |
Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 2,778 Referee: Trevor Parkes |
| 23 November 2002 19 | Leyton Orient | 1–2 | Hartlepool United | Leyton |
| 15:00 | Canham 69' |
Report | Williams 26', 72' |
Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 4,009 Referee: Clive Wilkes |
| 30 November 2002 20 | Hartlepool United | 2–1 | Kidderminster Harriers | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Humphreys 3' Tinkler 15' |
Report | Parrish 47' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,296 Referee: Phil Prosser |
| 14 December 2002 21 | Rochdale | 4–0 | Hartlepool United | Rochdale |
| 15:00 | Platt 24' McEvilly 43', 62'Connor 56' |
Report | Stadium: Spotland Attendance: 3,059 Referee: Mike Pike |
| 21 December 2002 22 | Hartlepool United | 2–2 | Scunthorpe United | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | McCombe 45' (o.g.) Henderson 89' |
Report | Brough 25' Carruthers 49' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,089 Referee: Alan Kaye |
| 26 December 2002 23 | Hull City | 2–0 | Hartlepool United | Hull |
| 15:00 | Keates 21' Green 75' |
Report | Stadium: KC Stadium Attendance: 22,319 Referee: Howard Webb |
| 28 December 2002 24 | Hartlepool United | 3–0 | Cambridge United | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Williams 45' Tinkler 83'Clarke 87' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,805 Referee: Fraser Stretton |
| 1 January 2003 25 | Hartlepool United | 2–1 | Carlisle United | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Lee 50' Williams 80' |
Report | Burt 10' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,071 Referee: Graham Laws |
| 4 January 2003 26 | Boston United | 0–1 | Hartlepool United | Boston |
| 15:00 | Report | Clarke 70' |
Stadium: York Street Attendance: 3,081 Referee: Joe Ross |
| 18 January 2003 27 | Hartlepool United | 3–1 | Oxford United | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Humphreys 24' Richardson 43', 90' |
Report | Barron 36' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,049 Referee: Tony Bates |
| 21 January 2003 28 | Macclesfield Town | 0–1 | Hartlepool United | Macclesfield |
| 19:45 | Report | Williams 16' |
Stadium: Moss Rose Attendance: 1,576 Referee: Mike Fletcher |
| 25 January 2003 29 | Cambridge United | 0–0 | Hartlepool United | Cambridge |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 4,543 Referee: Eddie Wolstenholme |
| 1 February 2003 30 | Hartlepool United | 3–2 | Torquay United | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Clarke 56', 69' Richardson 79' |
Report | Graham 8' Gritton 58' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,975 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 8 February 2003 31 | Hartlepool United | 2–1 | Exeter City | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Humphreys 79' Boyd 80' |
Report | Walker 83' (pen.) |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,058 Referee: Scott Mathieson |
| 15 February 2003 32 | York City | 0–0 | Hartlepool United | York |
| 17:35 | Report | Stadium: Bootham Crescent Attendance: 5,953 Referee: Steve Baines |
| 22 February 2003 33 | Hartlepool United | 4–0 | Swansea City | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Humphreys 11', 40', 69' Widdrington 72' |
Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,486 Referee: Neale Barry |
| 1 March 2003 34 | Darlington | 2–2 | Hartlepool United | Darlington |
| 15:00 | Conlon 36' Liddle 60' |
Report | Boyd 48' (pen.) Clarke 53' |
Stadium: Feethams Attendance: 5,832 Referee: Michael Ryan |
| 4 March 2003 35 | Lincoln City | 3–0 | Hartlepool United | Lincoln |
| 19:45 | Pearce 14' Gain 83'Bloomer 88' |
Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 3,409 Referee: Phil Prosser |
| 7 March 2003 36 | Hartlepool United | 0–0 | Bury | Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,734 Referee: Mark Cooper |
| 15 March 2003 37 | Hartlepool United | 2–1 | Southend United | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Humphreys 36', 49' |
Report | Sutch 74' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,868 Referee: Mark Cowburn |
| 18 March 2003 38 | Wrexham | 2–0 | Hartlepool United | Wrexham |
| 19:45 | Green 3', 66' |
Report | Stadium: Racecourse Ground Attendance: 4,658 Referee: Dermot Gallagher |
| 22 March 2003 39 | Bristol Rovers | 1–0 | Hartlepool United | Bristol |
| 15:00 | Hyde 7' |
Report | Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 6,557 Referee: Peter Walton |
| 29 March 2003 40 | Hartlepool United | 0–0 | Bournemouth | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,625 Referee: Mike Fletcher |
| 5 April 2003 41 | Kidderminster Harriers | 2–2 | Hartlepool United | Kidderminster |
| 15:00 | Henriksen 22' Bishop 27' |
Report | Clarke 63' Williams 90' |
Stadium: Aggborough Stadium Attendance: 2,900 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 12 April 2003 42 | Hartlepool United | 4–1 | Leyton Orient | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Tinkler 10', 66' (pen.) Lee 61'Clarke 90' |
Report | Heald 63' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,795 Referee: Eddie Evans |
| 19 April 2003 43 | Scunthorpe United | 4–0 | Hartlepool United | Scunthorpe |
| 15:00 | Hayes 32' Carruthers 72', 82'Calvo García 86' |
Report | Stadium: Glanford Park Attendance: 5,280 Referee: Mike Thorpe |
| 21 April 2003 44 | Hartlepool United | 2–2 | Rochdale | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Widdrington 42', 52' |
Report | Grand 23' McEvilly 45' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,408 Referee: Steve Baines |
| 26 April 2003 45 | Hartlepool United | 3–0 | Shrewsbury Town | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Williams 36' Tinkler 45'Henderson 79' |
Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,384 Referee: Lee Mason |
| 3 May 2003 46 | Rushden & Diamonds | 1–1 | Hartlepool United | Irthlingborough |
| 15:00 | Hall 29' |
Report | Westwood 90' |
Stadium: Nene Park Attendance: 6,291 Referee: Lee Cable |
FA Cup
| 16 November 2002 First round | Southend United | 1–1 | Hartlepool United | Southend-on-Sea |
| 15:00 | Lee 3' (o.g.) |
Report | Barron 23' |
Stadium: Roots Hall Attendance: 4,894 Referee: Lee Cable |
| 26 November 2002 replay | Hartlepool United | 1–2 | Southend United | Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Richardson 63' |
Report | Rankin 88' Cort 89' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 4,080 Referee: Howard Webb |
League Cup
| 10 September 2002 First round | Hartlepool United | 1–2 | Tranmere Rovers | Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Williams 79' |
Report | Parkin 37' Taylor 83' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 2,778 Referee: Mark Clattenburg |
Football League Trophy
| 22 October 2002 First round | Tranmere Rovers | 5–0 | Hartlepool United | Birkenhead |
| 19:45 | Harrison 32' Jones 45', 75'Roberts 68'Taylor 79' |
Report | Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 3,387 Referee: Mark Warren |
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Division Three | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK |  WAL |
Anthony Williams | 49 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF |  ENG |
Paul Arnison | 23 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | ENG |
Mark Robinson | 39 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | ENG |
Michael Barron | 45 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | ENG |
Graeme Lee | 48 | 2 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | DF | ENG |
Chris Westwood | 49 | 1 | 46 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | ENG |
Mark Tinkler | 48 | 13 | 45 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | ENG |
Ritchie Humphreys | 49 | 11 | 46 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | WAL |
Eifion Williams | 49 | 16 | 45 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | FW | ENG |
Gordon Watson | 17 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | MF | ENG |
Darrell Clarke | 47 | 7 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | MF | ENG |
Paul Smith | 26 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | FW | ENG |
Kevin Henderson | 32 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | MF | ENG |
Tommy Widdrington | 34 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FW | ENG |
Adam Boyd | 25 | 5 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | DF | ENG |
Jon Bass | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | FW | WAL |
Jermaine Easter | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | DF | ENG |
James Sharp | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | GK | ENG |
Jim Provett | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | DF |  NIR |
Gordon Simms | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | MF | ENG |
Antony Sweeney | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | DF | ENG |
Matty Robson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | FW | ENG |
Marcus Richardson | 26 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | MF | ENG |
Colin McKenzie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | MF | ENG |
Steven Istead | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | MF |  IRL |
Brian Barry-Murphy | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goalscorers
| Rank | Name | Division Three | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eifion Williams | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 | Mark Tinkler | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 3 | Ritchie Humphreys | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 4 | Darrell Clarke | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Marcus Richardson | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 | Adam Boyd | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Gordon Watson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 7 | Tommy Widdrington | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Kevin Henderson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Graeme Lee | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 9 | Paul Arnison | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Barron | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Chris Westwood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Clean Sheets
| Rank | Name | Division Three | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Williams | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Penalties
| Date | Name | Opposition | Scored? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2002 | Gordon Watson | Boston United |  |
| 28 December 2002 | Darrell Clarke | Cambridge United | |
| 1 March 2003 | Adam Boyd | Darlington | |
| 12 April 2003 | Mark Tinkler | Leyton Orient | |