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).
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