How Hartlepool United pulled out all the stops to sign highly rated attacker Jack Nolan

Pools fended off significant competition from a whole host of rival National League and Football League clubs to complete a deal for the 25-year-old, who scored 19 goals in 40 games for Morecambe last term.

While Pools still have plenty of work to do if they're to assemble a squad capable of challenging for promotion next season, Lee Clark's side have made a strong start to their summer business and have already welcomed four new recruits to Victoria Park.