Hartlepool FC pay tribute to unlikely fan Meat Loaf

Hartlepool United pay tribute to self-confessed 'Poolie' Meat Loaf following his death

NORTH East football club Hartlepool United have paid tribute to Meat Loaf by playing a number of the late singer’s hits before their most recent fixture after the self-confessed ‘Poolie’ adopted the club as ‘his team’ back in 2003.

Hartlepool FC pay tribute to unlikely fan Meat Loaf

The rock star was attracted to Hartlepool by the town’s monkey legend.

Hartlepool United pay tribute to rock star Meat Loaf

The American singer adopted the club after being asked to appear on Soccer AM

Scots Meat Loaf tribute act Peat Loaf reckons love for fans played part in death

Peat Loaf met with Meat Loaf four times and believes the legendary rocker's desire to make fans happy was a contributing factor to his death.

'Probably our most famous fan' - Hartlepool United pay tribute to rock star Meat Loaf

Hartlepool United have paid tribute to arguably their most famous supporter following the death of rock star Meat Loaf.

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Scotsman Pete Rossi met Meat Loaf four times and the pair kept in touch via email and social media