13 players Hartlepool United could look to loan from North East neighbours Newcastle United, Sunderland and Middlesbrough - photo gallery
By Joe Ramage
Published 18th Sep 2023, 12:00 BST
John Askey remains keen to add to his Hartlepool United squad but could there be options to explore from Pools’ North East neighbours?
Hartlepool have often considered approaches for young players from their regional neighbours with the likes of Ellis Taylor, Isaac Fletcher and Joe White in recent years.
And with Askey searching for further reinforcements to his side could the North East’s big three be of benefit once more to Pools?
The young defender made his senior debut for Eddie Howe's side in July as a second-half substitute during the Magpies' 3-2 pre-season win against Gateshead. Wiggett has featured a number of times in the EFL Trophy for Newcastle's under-21 side. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
Since joining Sunderland from Chester-le-Street United back in 2022, the 20-year-old has enjoyed two loan stints already: one at Whitby Town and another at Blyth Spartans. The young forward was in and around Tony Mowbray's first-team set-up during pre-season and did well to score against Gateshead and South Shields on the same day earlier this summer. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
A promising striker who caught the eye several times last campaign for Sunderland's under-21 side under Graeme Murty and netted twice in a memorable 4-1 win against Stoke City. The 19-year-old was rewarded for his good form with a new one-year contract this summer after spending some time on loan at South Shields under Kevin Phillips as the Mariners were promoted to the National League North. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
Johnson signed a new deal at the Stadium of Light this summer after earning a call-up to England's under-18s set-up. The defender featured in the League Cup defeat to Crewe Alexandra having also taken part in Sunderland's pre-season tour in America. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid