The Shaggy Dog - Index Page

By Albatross
August 12 2003

The Shaggy Dog writes occasional articles that highlight some of the more obscure events in the history of football, mainly to do with Hartlepool. Find all of his amazing historical discoveries linked below.

The Monkey Legend - in which he reveals how the famous story of the Monkey Hanging was in fact a tragic accident improperly recorded.

Of Stadiums and Things - where he reveals that the problems affecting the new National Stadium go back a lot further than most people realise.

Hartlepool Hecklers - a History - shows that the long and proud tradition of heckling even got a mention in a famous journal.

Why are Hartlepool owned by Norwegians? - explains the real reason between IOR's ownership of the club.

Hartlepool International - where Hartlepool's role in the first International Match is examined.

An Important Event in 1841 - reveals the role that Football had to play in the founding of West Hartlepool.

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