Lee Clark open to NE Big three loans after taking Hartlepool job | OneFootball

Lee Clark has discussed using the loan market and potential links with Sunderland, Newcastle United and Middlesbrough as he begins reshaping Hartlepool United’s small squad.

“We'll see, we'll see. With loan players, it's imperative that you get them spot on, it's imperative that they come and influence the club in a positive way. Obviously, we've got three big clubs in the area, and in the past, they've all been very good to me when I've been a manager or a head coach in terms of players.” He told the Hartlepool Mail.

“So we'll look at that, and we'll see if we need any help in the loan market. In an ideal world, you want to have your own players, but sometimes to help you along the way, getting good quality younger players from the bigger clubs can always help.”

Clark was appointed last week as the first-team head coach at The Vic. Working with new head of recruitment Chris Beech, he faces a major rebuild.

Pools remain in contract talks with Luke Charman, Campbell Darcy and Jack Hunter. Kian Foreman, Max Kouogun, Jamie Miley and Nathan Sheron are under contract for next season, with options activated on Jay Benn, Josh Donaldson and Reiss McNally.

Source: Sunderland Echo