Ellis Harrison: Seven things you need to know about Hartlepool United's new signing

Ronnie Moore has bolstered his Hartlepool United side with the addition of pacy Bristol Rovers forward Ellis Harrison on a month's loan.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jan 2016, 12:36 BST
Updated 18th Jan 2016, 12:44 BST
Ellis Harrison (right) in action for Bristol RoversEllis Harrison (right) in action for Bristol Rovers
Ellis Harrison (right) in action for Bristol Rovers

Here's everything you need to know about the new signing:

- The Bristol Rovers striker can play up front or on the wing but ideally likes to operate as a centre forward

- Harrison has played as high as League One, making his debut as a late substitute in a 1­-0 defeat to now Premier League side Southampton.

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- The player qualifies for Wales, having grown up in Newport and has been capped nine times scoring twice for the Under-21 side.

- This is the Welshman's first spell away from the Memorial stadium

- Renonwned for his pace and trickery, Harrison caught the eye in the Conference last season netting 17 goals in all competitions including the equaliser in the Play-Off final which Rovers then won on penalties.

- This season has seen the forward struggle for game time at the League Two high flyers but has still managed to find the net 6 times in 24 appearances.

- The 21-year-old left a parting gift for parent club Bristol Rovers at the weekend, netting a late penalty to secure his side a 2­-1 victory

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