Hartlepool 3, Huddersfield Town 1
Mar 11 2006 By The Huddersfield Daily Examiner
Man of the Match: Phil Senior
Might have been beaten three times, but this defeat could have been even worse had it not been for the work of the homegrown goalkeeper.
How they rated:
Phil Senior Unable to mark his 50th League appearance with a clean sheet, but did produce some fine saves all the same. Rating: 7/10
David Mirfin Continues to keep Andy Holdsworth out of his recognised position, but this wasn't one of his better performances. Rating: 5/10
Danny Adams Back in place of Dan Smith after a five-match absence, but looked like he needed to shake off some rust. Rating: 5/10
Martin McIntosh Not as commanding as he can be, and like teammate Nathan Clarke, never got to grips with Adam Boyd. Rating: 5/10
Nathan Clarke Fell below his normal high standards as the goals concession tally reached seven in three games. Rating: 5/10
Chris Brandon After a couple of average displays, he was Town's liveliest performer, particularly in the first half. Rating: 6/10
Jon Worthington Unable to inspire a victory after winning the League I Player of the Month award for February. Rating: 5/10
Mark Hudson Back from a knee injury for his first start in eight games. Worked hard but still needs to get up to speed. Rating: 5/10
Danny Schofield Unable to inspire a victory after agreeing a new two-year contract and making his first start in seven games. Rating: 5/10
David Graham Scored a cracking sixth goal in eight games, but will have been disappointed by the ones that got away. Rating: 6/10
Andy Booth No shortage of effort and commitment, and helped in defence, but struggled to make his presence felt up front. Rating: 5/10
Turning Point:
David Graham's failure to put the ball past keeper Konstantopoulos in the 36th minute. He had previously scored a more difficult chance, and at that stage of the game, Hartlepool were looking more than a little shaky.
Town taking the lead would have tested them.
Spotlight on the ref:
Cheshire whistler Mike Jones upset Town players and fans alike by turning down a 63rd-minute penalty appeal, but overall, did a decent job of keeping the game flowing. Booked Town's Schofield and Pool's Llewellyn.
Hartlepool United: Konstantopoulos, Williams (D), Nelson, Clark, Humphreys, Turnbull, Maidens (Robson, 69mins), Bullock, Llewellyn, Boyd (Foley, 87mins), Williams (E) (Porter, 74mins). Subs not used: Tinkler, Provett.
