Monkey Hangers sack Dave Jones

[The Red Baron]

So Jeff Stelling got his wish. Hartlepool have sacked Dave Jones and his assistants. Matthew Bates in charge for the next two games.

[roversdude]

Don't know if this is good or bad for us

[bobjimwilly]

Billy Paynter 1 of 3 temporary assistant managers.
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11756/10849047/manager-dave-jones-sacked-by-hartlepool-united

[not on facebook]

Is this the same David jones that was at Sheffield weds

[idler]

Yes, the same. He seems to have dropped like a stone since showing promise as a young manager initially.

[not on facebook]

That's why I had to ask if it was the same David jones

[Guernsey Exile]

Didn't he get done for something?  When at Cardiff?  Can't remember what it was

[GazLaz]

Dabbling with a kid was the allegation.

[roversdude]

No he was in the frame for kiddy fiddling but it never came to anything

[ballysbackin]

At Southampton I believe but it was not proven nor the decision challenged. Good enough IMO

[Lincoln Rover]

Probably sholuld know, but I thought Rob Jones was on their coaching staff up there. I appreciate he's injured, or had he left. Anyone help?

[The Red Baron]

He's still there as a player but hasn't played since injuring his knee in January. Billy Paynter is also out injured and won't play again this season.

[Lincoln Rover]

Thanks for that.
Interesting that they don't use him on the coaching side, yet turn to Billy Paynter. Weird one.

[ballysbackin]

Yes, just in case they miss last min penalty against us, he can tell their forwards where to stand and go on to score. 

[nice one rovers]

Odd, clubs usually wait until we've beat them before they sack their manager.

[ZiggerZagger]

Spoke to an old mate yesterday who lives just outside Hartlepool. He told me if they get relegated this weekend most of the fans are going to boycott their last game. Anyone else heard this.

[Herbert Anchovy]

Spoke to an old mate yesterday who lives just outside Hartlepool. He told me if they get relegated this weekend most of the fans are going to boycott their last game. Anyone else heard this.

I've not heard this mate but I wouldn't be surprised. They've had a pretty terrible season and must be at the wits end to be honest. Not only is Hartlepool one of the coldest grounds I've been to but it's also one of the scariest too. If there are any Rovers fans going in the home end then the fewer home fans there the better I guess.

[ZiggerZagger]

Totally agree with the coldest grounds. Once went up there many years ago, they had a very large hole in the side of the ground where the wall had fell down. When the wind blew off the sea I can honestly say it's the coldest I've ever been at a league game. Wasn't many Rovers fans up there but every time I see those penguins huddled up I think of that day.

[Donnywolf]

That's why I had to ask if it was the same David jones

Did you think it was the Davie Jones of The Monkees fame ?

[NickDRFC]

Never been to Hartlepool but surely can't be any colder than Oldham can it?

What's the boycott for? Would it be just because of relegation? If so that's pathetic.

[roversdude]

Went there one year just in time for ref to call it off about 15 minutes before game

[Donnywolf]

Never been to Hartlepool but surely can't be any colder than Oldham can it?

It can believe ma. I have been 3 times and because it is right on the sea front its cold !

Grimsby can be bad Hull City in the Boothferry Park days was b-a-d as well and as you say Oldham. I went one Boxing Day or thereabouts 30odd years since and I have just got over it !

[balbyrover]

Oldham and Scunthorpe always seem to be freezing.

[Donnywolf]

Ah not Scunny as much .... as I always seem to be jumping up and down there keeping warm 

[bedale rover]

Coventry Good Friday 2013 bleeding freezing!

[BobG]

I once froze half to death watching Rovers one Friday night at Telford's old ground. Big open barn of a place that was. I don't imagine it was like Hartlepool or Grimsby but it was still chuffing cold. tell you another one: Hednesford Town. Half way up a hillside at the north end of the Potteries that first season in the league. Another open ground that was chuffing freezing. They got relegated that season I think.

BobG

[esdailles left foot]

Crewe's an icebox. Always had Bennell to keep me warm though