The only thing dafter than believing the monkey story is being bothered to refute it! There are many of these stories around, seldom with more than a hint of fact behind them. Where did they put the pig on the wall to watch the brass band go by? Where were the housewives so houseproud that they blackleaded the tramlines? Which town sold the church bible to buy a bear?

As for the nickname of Hartlepool United, it depends whether it's YOUR name for them, or other people's. Still, don't knock them, they used to be the most consistent team in the league... always bottom!