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The versatile defender sealed a permanent return to Victoria Park last week having made 41 appearances during an impressive loan spell last season. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Lee Clark hails Cameron John as 'one of the best defenders in the National League' after 26-year-old seals permanent Victoria Park return

"You only have to look at what he did here last season. He was one of the best defenders in the National League and his performances showed exactly what he can bring to a team. When a player performs at that level and you get the chance to sign him permanently, it's one you want to make happen."

27.07.26, 10:44 Updated 27.07.26, 10:44 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Robbie Stelling

Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark has hailed Cameron John as "one of the best defenders in the National League" after he sealed a permanent return to Victoria Park.

John became the club's 12th summer signing last week, with his arrival quickly followed by Chelsea youngster Max Merrick and former Middlesbrough goalkeeper Nathan Fisher.

The versatile defender, who is comfortable operating at either left-back or centre-half, represents one of the final pieces of the puzzle for Clark, who hinted after Saturday's pre-season friendly defeat to League Two Grimsby Town that his side's business was done.

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