Well it actually didn't take that long to solve the Porter problem. Hartlepool released its retained player list, Porter's name was on it and the club used an option in his contract to extend it. I think everyone is a little disappointed that this is the way it ended, but at least we can look forward to speculating over exactly who Plan "B" is.

Andy Cole's name has been bandied about in the pub and he has been released from Sunderland. Stranger things have happened, like Dwight Yorke coming down under. Something to think about?

Till next time

Well the Joel Porter saga has taken another twist with the Hartlepool Mail saying that the player wants to stay at the club, but only if he gets a three year contract. With his injury record I don't think it is likely that they will meet these terms but we can only wait and see.

The Nix have made their offer and given him 2 weeks to accept. Tony Pignata has said there is a Plan "B" and Plan "C" to fall back on, so its not a case of all our eggs in one basket.

The teams trip to China (June 6th - 16th) looks like it will have a good team building effect and improve our profile over there. Leilei gao in the squad helps as well. Hopefully Porter is on board before the team departs.

Till next time.