This is the second in our brand new series here on the Official Website as we turn to you, the fans, for your thoughts on 100 years of Pools.

Poolie exile Shaun Purvis is next to feature as the spotlight falls on to the fans.

Click here now to download your Centenary Supporters Questionnaire - simply fill it in and send it back to us (along with a photo if possible) to media@hartlepoolunited.co.uk

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What's been your favourite moment supporting Pools?

Has to be the Play Off Final. The way we made it through to Cardiff, seeing off Tranmere with Richie taking the final penalty was special, if only the game had lasted 80 Minutes.

What's the best thing about supporting Pools?

The recognition you get from other people for supporting a team outside the Premier League. I live in Southend, my Dad was born in Hartlepool and lived there until the age of 22, but I've grown up supporting Pools along with me Dad. I regularly get asked who I support, and usually get the response 'WHO' when I say Hartlepool United, but that's something I love.

Who has been your favourite ever Pools player?

Got to be Ritchie Humphreys. Absolute Legend. If only every player put is as much effort as him. That remarkable run of continuous games just sums him up, a true Pools legend, and hopefully he will take up a coaching roll when he decides enough is enough in his playing career.

Who has been the unsung hero of the 100 years?

Tough one. From the time I've supported Pools, bearing in mind I'm only 21, I would say someone like Darren Knowles, not the most gifted footballer, but another who wore heart of sleeve and gave 110% every time he pulled on the Blue and White shirt.

If you could sign one player for Pools, who would it be?

Being realistic, I would have Dimi back, someone who can shore up our defensive problems of last season and inspire us to push on again.

Unrealistic, Cristiano Ronaldo for obvious reasons, fantastic and rare talent, the best player in the World at the moment.

What are your hopes for the new season?

Being a realist, I would settle for another season of mid table, League 1 gets harder every season. Colchester, Scunny and Leicester coming down, MK Dons, Peterboro and Hereford coming up with one other. I think anything above that would be an added bonus. I know Danny Wilson will set his stall out for the Play Offs, but all depends on who is signed in the close season.

What grounds are you looking forward to visiting next season?

Leeds, Leicester, and MK Dons will be fantastic. Being a Poolie Exile most of my away days are the Southern games, so Southend , Leyton Orient, Millwall, Mk Dons, Peterboro, Brighton, Northampton and Colchester will be on my agenda for sure.

Who do you think will be Pools biggest threat in League One next term?

I think Leicester City will be a huge threat in League 1, they had the second best defensive record in the Championship last season, and with Ian Holloway as manager and Mandaric as Chairman, they will be looking to exit League 1 at first opportunity.