NEW Sunderland boss Jack Ross will make a return to Hartlepool United on Saturday, July 14.

Ross left Pools after a year-long stint in 2005 and takes his Sunderland side to Victoria Park for a pre-season friendly. 

The Black Cats have been regular pre-season visitors to Pools in recent years. 

Prices for the game friendly are £10 for adults and £5 for Over 60s / Under 16s. 

Ross will start his tenure with a pre-season friendly at Darlington on Wednesday, July 11.

Sunderland have also announced a game at Grimsby Town on Tuesday, July 17 (7.30pm).