David Edgar talks home comforts, family connections and loving life at Hartlepool United

But despite loving life at Pools, the Mail understands the Canadian international’s Super 6 Stadium future is far from secure.

Edgar has been a revelation since signing on a free transfer earlier this year - and the player himself puts a lot of that down to being back in a place he loves.

Edgar, who has not played in the area since leaving Newcastle United in 2009, said: “I have Sunday roast at my Nan’s, like the old times. She is a bit slower doing things now, but it is great.

“I have been able to see my pals, we have a little car school from Newcastle - we have some Geordies at this club - it is good, we have a great group.

“I have been hanging out with Matty Pattison (Whickham’s former South Shields midfielder) - who I played with at Newcastle. We used to live together. I have also been staying with an ice hockey player, a Canadian, Derek Campbell, he used to play for Whitley Bay.

“It’s been great.”

Edgar may be here for the short-term, but is not yet certain he is part of manager Craig Hignett’s long-term rebuild.

For the time being, though, he’s happy at Pools, where his Dad Eddie Edgar, a former Hartlepool keeper in the 1970s, was a bit of a cult hero.

“My Dad always spoke highly of this football club - he lived above a fish and chip shop, he had a great time,” said Edgar.

“He wasn’t happy when I said he wasn’t much of a legend at the club.”

The 31-year-old continued: “I want to get on the ball, I want to play. We have got players who can do that in this team.

“I am just getting my feet going now and I hope the fans are pleased with the performances.”