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.

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

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Hartlepool United pay tribute to rock star Meat Loaf

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