RAKISH BINGHAM has returned to Hartlepool United, becoming Ronnie Moore’s first signing of the summer.

The striker moved to Pools in January on loan, and made five appearances, scoring once, before being recalled by Mansfield after the Stags dropped into the relegation battle at the foot of the table.

However, the 21-year-old only played a bit-part role under boss Adam Murray, scoring three times and mainly appearing as a substitute.

Out of contract at the end of the season, Moore made Bingham his No 1 target to bolster his forward line.