COLIN Cooper has returned to his former club Middlesbrough to make another loan signing.

David Atkinson, a 21-year-old midfielder, who can also play in defence, has moved to Victoria Park  on a temporary basis.

Atkinson has yet to make his senior bow for Boro, but has been a regular in their Under-21 squad and is in contention for a start in Pools game with Portsmouth this weekend.

Pools also have extended the loans of Charlie Wyke from Boro and Scott Harrison from Sunderland this week. 

"I've been really busy this week and have David in from Boro,'' said Cooper. "He is a very good young player, can play in a few positions and is ready for this now.

"He has had a rough, young career because of injuries and is a terrific footballer, who is a big and strong lad.''