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The young goalkeeper has made an excellent start to his Hartlepool United career, keeping back-to-back clean sheets during wins over Barrow and Aldershot Town. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Lee Clark hails impressive Hartlepool United goalkeeper Max Merrick as 'a class above'

"I'm sure if the penalty hadn't gone over the bar, he'd have saved that as well. We're absolutely delighted with the impact he's made."

17.08.26, 18:11 Updated 17.08.26, 18:11 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Robbie Stelling

Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark has hailed young goalkeeper Max Merrick as "a class above" following his fine start to life at Victoria Park.

The 20-year-old completed a season-long loan move from Premier League heavyweights Chelsea last month and has made an excellent beginning to his Pools career, keeping back-to-back clean sheets.

Having made a handful of eye-catching saves during the final two pre-season matches against Grimsby Town and Fleetwood Town, Merrick's confidence, command of his area and conviction when coming for crosses have stood out during wins over Barrow and Aldershot Town.

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