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  1. Hartlepool sign forward Sinclair from York on loanpublished at 18:19 GMT 28 January

    Hartlepool United have signed forward Tyrese Sinclair from fellow National League side York City on loan for the rest of the season.

    The 24-year-old joined York from Rochdale in 2024 and has made 60 appearances in all competitions for the club.

    He has spent time on loan with Solihull Moors on loan this term, turning out 10 times for the club and scoring three goals.

    "We would all like to wish Ty the very best of luck whilst at Hartlepool," York City said in a statement.

  2. Nouble takes on coaching role at Gatesheadpublished at 12:07 GMT 28 January

    Frank Nouble in action for Gateshead at Yeovil earlier this seasonImage source, Shutterstock
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    Gateshead were the 21st club of Frank Nouble's playing career

    Gateshead forward Frank Nouble has joined the National League club's first-team coaching staff after having his playing contract cancelled by mutual consent.

    The 34-year-old joined The Heed from Yeovil Town in March 2025, scoring three goals in 35 appearances in all competitions.

    Nouble, whose career includes spells with West Ham United and Ipswich Town, has signed to play for Spennymoor Town in National League North alongside his new coaching duties at Gateshead.

  3. Halifax sign Oldham winger Morris on loanpublished at 19:24 GMT 27 January

    Kieron Morris waring up before an Oldham matchImage source, Shutterstock
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    Kieron Morris has scored 43 goals in 376 league appearances across his career to date

    Halifax have signed Oldham winger Kieron Morris on loan until the end of the season.

    The 31-year-old joined the Latics from Tranmere in the summer but has not featured since a 6-2 defeat by Bolton in the EFL Trophy on 11 November.

    He went straight into the Shaymen's side for their National League Cup game against Tamworth on Tuesday.

  4. Hartlepool re-sign midfielder Holohanpublished at 16:26 GMT 27 January

    Gavan Holohan in action for CrawleyImage source, Shutterstock
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    Gavan Holohan made 35 league appearances for Crawley Town

    Hartlepool United have re-signed midfielder Gavan Holohan on a deal until the end of the season.

    The 34-year-old ended his contract with League Two strugglers Crawley Town to return to the Teesside outfit.

    He could feature in Saturday's National League game at home to Aldershot.

    Boss Nicky Featherstone told the club website:, external "He was a real crowd favourite here, and I know the fans will be delighted to welcome him back."

  5. Sutton sign Hartlepool winger Francispublished at 15:39 GMT 27 January

    Jermaine Francis playing for Hartlepool UnitedImage source, Getty Images
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    Jermaine Francis has scored three goals for Grenada in international football

    Sutton United have signed Hartlepool United's Grenada international winger Jermaine Francis for an undisclosed fee.

    The 23-year-old, who has won 15 international caps for the Caribbean nation, is the 10th new player to join the club since Chris Agutter took over as head coach in October.

    Francis, who has also had spells at Braintree and Chelmsford, scored three goals in 22 National League appearances for Hartlepool after joining them last summer.

    "I know a lot about the club, about the manager as well, the players, I know the manager and how he plays and that excites me," he told the Sutton website.

  6. Boreham Wood recall Ashmore and Henry from loanspublished at 13:30 GMT 27 January

    Boreham Wood have recalled goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore and midfielder Aaron Henry from loan spells with other clubs.

    Ashmore made 15 appearances for Southern League Premier Central side Bedford Town, while Henry scored once in nine games for National League South leaders Hornchurch.

    Boreham Wood are third in the National League, six points behind leaders York City.

  7. Brackley bring in Oldham's Harratt on loanpublished at 12:41 GMT 24 January

    Kian Harratt wearing a blue Oldham Athletic tracksuit topImage source, Rex Features
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    Harratt has only started two league games for Oldham this season

    National League side Brackley Town have signed Oldham Athletic forward Kian Harratt on loan until the end of the season.

    The 23-year-old has scored 16 goals from a total of 106 appearances in the English Football League and National League - although only 32 of those have been starts.

    Saints boss Gavin Cowan told the club website, external he was a long-time admirer of Harratt, who scored the winning goal for the Latics in their National League promotion final against Southend United in June 2025.

    "Kian suits our style and will undoubtedly bring a real high level of quality to the team," Cowan added. "We're really excited to have him."

    Harratt started his career at Huddersfield Town and has spent time on loan with Harrogate, Guiseley, Port Vale, Bradford City and Fleetwood Town. He joined League Two Oldham from Fleetwood in March 2025.