yes they can. if hartlepool lose and they win! its still possible for them but only on goal difference and they have to hope the team in 7th also loses. its a tall order for them and they go to sheff wednesday next so its unlickly them getting a result.
Yes, but what you are forgetting is that Hartlepool are playing Bournemouth so if Hartlepool lose, Bournemouth win and they are in the play offs. City are screwed either way. Likewise, if it's a draw Hartlepool will be in the play offs. You have to look at the fixtures on the last day, not just the points available.