The Fungus Files - Part 3

By Albatross
October 28 2002

Welcome to Part 3 of the Fungus Files. It's time for another Hartlepool Player to be subjected to involuntary confiscation of his razor as the Campaign for Facial Hair at Pools moves onwards and upwards!

Welcome once again to the Fungus Files, the unofficially official journal of the Campaign for Facial Hair at HUFC. It's been noticable that since we started this campaign one or two of the players have shown signs of at least missing the odd shave, so we are having an effect. While this is an encouraging development, there is still a long way to go and we must show that we will not rest until at least one or two 'taches are permanent features in our squad.

Missing the odd shave is only the start, let us encourage the lads to forsake their razors on a more regular basis! After all, there are many advantages to the old Facial Fungus. This week's subject is an example of one of those advantages. Mark Robinson has been a regular for well over a season on the left side of the Pools Defensive unit, and can consider himself fairly well established. He is however only just over the age of 21, and this may encourage some of his opponents to try a few things they wouldn't against a more experienced player. So, by the miracle of Photo Editing......

Notice how the 'tache gives Robbo the look of someone a touch older, wilier, more experienced. This is likely to convince opponents that he's not someone who you can get away with any nonsense with, and must therefore be an asset to both Pools and the player.