Brian Honour: A Hartlepool Icon

Hartlepool legend Brian Honour made 384 appearances for the club. He was born on February 16, 1964, in Horden.

What drove Brian Honour to succeed?

Brian Honour's love for football started at a young age, playing in the back streets with his friends. His brother Ray went to Newcastle for trials with Colin Bell. Brian had a trial with Aston Villa but was considered too small. He then joined Darlington, where he played under Billy Elliott.

Brian Honour's time at Hartlepool

Brian Honour joined Hartlepool in 1984-85, earning £30 a week. He was named the supporters' player of the year four times and player of the 1980s. He scored a wind-assisted winning goal direct from a corner against Sunderland at Roker Park. He also scored a goal from the halfway line at Stockport.

Challenges faced by Brian Honour

Brian Honour faced challenges during his time at Hartlepool, including losing a match heavily with the reserves. The team was paid in pounds with money from the turnstiles after home games, but not always after away games. He eventually left the club in 1994 due to persistent knee problems. His testimonial match was against Kevin Keegan's Newcastle.

What's next for Hartlepool?

As Hartlepool looks to the future, they are currently 40 points behind leaders York in the National League. The team has scored 54 goals and conceded 59, with a goal difference of -5. With recent form of 3W-0D-2L, Hartlepool will be looking to turn their season around.