Kevin Kyle began his career with North East neighbours Sunderland

Coventry City striker Kevin Kyle has joined League One side Hartlepool United on a one-month loan.

The Scotland international, 27, began his career with Sunderland, making 107 appearances and scoring 19 goals in six seasons on Wearside.

He then joined the Sky Blues from Sunderland in August 2006 for �600,000 but has since struggled to settle in the West Midlands.

Pools could hand Kyle a debut during Friday's home visit of Swindon Town.