HEADING into the weekend, things were looking grim for Macclesfield and Notts County, but they’ve got to keep the faith. I’ve witnessed what can happen at the bottom of the Football League. Yes, my team Hartlepool are in the National League now, but a few years ago we conjured up a great escape under Ronnie Moore.
When he joined, we were tailed off and seemingly with no hope of survival. Yet it’s strange what desperation can do to sides.
Sometimes a team can string together three, four or five wins on the bounce. It seems unlikely when you’ve only won a ...