 Hartlepool United manager Chris Turner then offered Humphreys the chance to train with the club . Shortly after Humphreys signed a new contract with the club , much to the dismay of Cambridge fans who wanted him to stay and described him as " a big loss " . Humphreys started the 2001 – 02 season partnering Kevin Henderson up front for the first 9 league games . However , after a bad run Humphreys was dropped and replaced by new signing Gordon Watson . However , Humphreys would force his way back into the team and replace Henderson to partner Watson instead , these two players were already familiar with each other from their days at Sheffield Wednesday . Despite not scoring many goals Hartlepool manager Chris Turner was pleased with his performances . Humphreys was then moved into central midfield due to the injury of Tommy <unk> and after impressing played there for the remainder of the season . Humphreys ' first season at the club would end in disappointment as he missed the decisive penalty in the play @-@ off semi final defeat to Cheltenham Town , which cost Hartlepool a place in Division Two . The penalty struck the woodwork twice and stayed out . Humphreys ' miss would send him to tears and he was photographed by Frank Reid , a photograph that would prove to be one of the most memorable images of Reid and Humphreys ' career . After his miss Humphreys was devastated but he was cheered up by Chris Turner and the players who rang him and told him to keep his head up . Humphreys also received lots of letters of support from the Hartlepool fans . 
