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“But it has been a thankless task, I think, being a striker for Hartlepool United at times this season because often that number nine is so isolated.

Referees are an endangered species with many choosing games where they are less likely to receive abuse 'I have seen young people come into the game and get absolutely destroyed.' Photo: Piaras Ó ...