Gary Liddle has become the latest player to agree a new deal to extend his stay at Victoria Park.

The midfielder follows in the footsteps of Andy Monkhouse and Michael Mackay in committing his future to the Club.

Liddle joined Pools from Middlesbrough in August 2006 and made an immediate impact in a variety of positions, going on to be named joint Player of the Year during the 2006/2007 promotion season.

The 22-year-old showed his versatility last term by operating both in the centre of midfield and at right-back during Pools' successful fight against relegation.

So far the Middlesbrough-born youngster has made 146 appearances for the Club and scored eight goals.