HARTLEPOOL boss Danny Wilson has kicked off his summer rebuilding programme with the capture of former Nottingham Forest midfielder Alan Power.
Power was released from the City Ground at the end of last season after spending three years on Forest's books, and will join up with his new Pools team-mates at the start of pre-season.
The 20-year-old Irishman made his only senior appearance in the Football League Trophy last September, but impressed as Forest's reserve side won the Pontins Holiday League Championship in each of the last two seasons.
The midfielder also enjoyed a month on loan with Grays Athletic at the turn of the year, scoring twice in five Blue Square Premier starts.
"He is a young player and we have to remember that," said Wilson. "He has not had the experience of league football, but we think we have a player with the potential to really push on.
"We have had good reports from Nottingham Forest with regards to his temperament and character.
"I am sure from Alan's point of view that it was getting a little bit frustrating waiting to play, and sometimes it can be difficult to break into a settled team and a move is the best thing to push forward again.
"With Forest having been promoted, they are in a position to go out and buy experience so he found himself treading water for a little bit, but hopefully the fresh challenge will really help."
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Oldham have announced that Bury midfielder Dale Stephens will join the League One outfit on July 1.
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