Hartlepool United

Hartlepool United have brought in goalkeeper Max Thompson on an initial short-term deal.

The 22-year-old has been named in Pools' starting line-up for the home game with Harrogate Town (19:45 BST).

Thompson was released by Newcastle United in the summer without playing a senior game and he last played on loan for Ayr United in the Scottish Championship last season.

But he has EFL experience from loan spells with both Chesterfield and Northampton Town.

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Hartlepool United have completed the loan signing of teenage midfielder Cole Deeming from West Bromwich Albion.

Deeming, 19, will be on loan at Pools until 2 January, 2027 and is available for the home match against Woking on Saturday (15:00 BST).

He has played once for his parent club and spent last season on loan with Truro City in the National League and then Cheltenham Town in League Two.

"We're delighted to sign Cole," said Hartlepool head coach Lee Clark.

"He's someone we've had an eye on for a while, and we've seen how well he did at Cheltenham.

"He's also gained experience in this league with Truro, and the staff at West Brom speak really highly of him."