Hartlepool sign Grimsby defender Lavelle on loan

Defender Sam Lavelle before a Grimsby Town matchImage source, Shutterstock
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Sam Lavelle's last league outing for Grimsby came against Bristol Rovers in February

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Hartlepool have signed Grimsby Town defender Sam Lavelle on a 28-day loan.

The 30-year-old has made one EFL Trophy appearance for the Mariners this season.

He could make his debut for Pools, who are 20th in the National League, against Marine in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round on Saturday.

"We are thrilled to complete the signing of Sam; he's a solid League Two defender, and he'll provide us with leadership and experience in the backline," boss Pete Wild told the club website., external

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