Hartlepool United make if FOUR signings as Rhys Oates rejoins club
The former Morecambe forward enjoyed a three-year spell at Pools between 2015-18 and has now returned, following Mark Shelton, Gary Liddle and Timi Odusina in signing a permanent deal at the club.
A versatile and hard-working forward, Oates is a replacement for Luke James in the squad after the forward moved to Barrow following their promotion to League Two.
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Hide AdOates made 44 appearances for Morecambe over the past two seasons.
Challinor said: “We all know about Rhys’ great ability, I have admired him for a few years and as a player, you know he’s got that determined attitude that we need in this squad.
"Fans know what to expect from him and he knows a few of the lads already so he is the perfect fit going into the busy season.”