"If and when the right players become available, we can make a move and you'll find out then."
22.07.26News
Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark was "delighted" with the "terrific" Kian Foreman and Josh Donaldson after the pair impressed against Pools during Tuesday night's pre-season friendly with Hebburn Town.
"There are other aspects that are important, particularly in the early part of pre-season, but I've always said, even in some of the first games when the players were just getting 45 minutes each, that I wanted to win."
22.07.26Matchday
"We've waited for the right players to come, we haven't just taken any player. If that means we have to do the same with that position, we'll do that."
19.07.26News
Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark was "delighted" with his side's "exceptional" 2-1 pre-season win over National League North side Spennymoor Town.
18.07.26News
"There were some, well, they weren't even challenges, they were just absolute kick-outs going on. That's where you get a serious injury, a broken leg or whatever."
15.07.26Matchday
"Sometimes the last little bits become the most difficult ones, but we know where those positions are and we're ready to go at any given time to press the button on those deals."
14.07.26News
"What I will say, to be really open and honest with the fans, which I will be whenever I can, is we'll be using this competition for young players to gain experience. That's what it will be used for."
"Every pre-season game is about getting ready for August 8th. If we can go there with a winning mentality, that will be a big benefit so I was really pleased with that."
13.07.26Matchday
"I think it's a good appointment. He's got a good relationship with the club, he's Paul Baker's brother-in-law. He used to come and watch us when he was playing for Newcastle, I remember him coming to watch us during midweek games."
08.07.26News
"What attracted us to Neo was his athleticism and the qualities he possesses as a modern full-back. He is quick, aggressive, comfortable in possession and has the energy to contribute at both ends of the pitch."
06.07.26News
"What stood out to me was his intelligence as an attacking player. He is comfortable receiving the ball in tight areas, linking play, creating chances and arriving in dangerous positions around the box."
02.07.26News
"He's a natural goalscorer, but there's much more to his game than that. He gives us a real focal point, he's strong, works tirelessly for the team, links play well and is always a threat in and around the penalty area."
01.07.26News
"He's still only 19, but he already possesses a lot of qualities that excite us. He has an excellent physical profile, genuine pace and a real presence about him."
"My understanding is that he had an opportunity to stay on at Rotherham if he so chose to but decided instead to come to Hartlepool United, a club that he holds close to his heart."
30.06.26News
"We ran a lengthy process and we ended up on Lee Clark, who is a fantastic person, his experience is amazing, his knowledge of the North East but in particular Hartlepool is outstanding."
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