Hartlepool bring in goalkeeper Thompson

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.