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Jordan Hugill at Victoria Park following his return to Hartlepool United as Lee Clark's first signing ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Jordan Hugill became the club's first summer signing in June, returning to Victoria Park more than a decade after a memorable loan spell. Picture by Hartlepool United Football Club.

Jonathan Franks believes former teammate Jordan Hugill has 'plenty to offer' Hartlepool United

"He's at the other end of his career now but he's certainly still got plenty to offer, it's a big statement from Pools."

10.07.26, 15:58 Updated 10.07.26, 15:58 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Robbie Stelling

Former Hartlepool United attacker Jonathan Franks believes Jordan Hugill has "plenty to offer" Pools next season after the veteran striker sealed a return to Victoria Park more than a decade after a memorable loan spell.

Franks, who scored 23 goals in 163 games for Pools, was a teammate of Hugill's during the memorable 'great escape' season in the 2014/15 campaign.

With Pools cut adrift at the bottom of League Two, the inspired appointment of the legendary Ronnie Moore as well as several shrewd loan signings saw the club pull off a remarkable escape from relegation.

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