Pools set for O'Donovan talks

17 May 2010 13:01
Director of sport Chris Turner has revealed Hartlepool will begin talks with Roy O'Donovan when the Sunderland striker returns from holiday.[LNB] The 24-year-old, who scored nine goals in 15 appearances whilst on loan at Pools last season, is out of contract in the summer and has been linked with several Championship clubs.[LNB]But Turner hopes to secure the Sunderland man's services permanently.[LNB]"Roy's away. He went on holiday after the Brentford game," he told the Sunderland Echo. "But he did a great job. I'll speak to him in due course to see what is happening. He's proved that that's the sort of striker we need. His nine goals played a major part in us finishing 16th until the points deduction.[LNB]"I have purposely not spoken to him during the season because he couldn't go anywhere else. I don't think you put pressure on people or show your hand. I just think that when he comes back off his holiday, I'll have a discussion with him.[LNB]"He may have five offers on the table from Championship clubs or so-called bigger clubs in this division who are rumoured to be looking. We may have a chance but his goals ratio is what you need to do well in this league and progress."

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