Hartlepool United are delighted to announce our fifth addition of the summer as Irish midfielder Greg Sloggett has penned terms at Victoria Park.

The 28-year-old arrives at Hartlepool having spent the latter portion of last season in League One with Cheltenham Town.

The physical box-to-box midfielder has spent most of his career in his homeland, having come through UCD’s system and winning the League of Ireland First Division title in 2018.

Sloggett then played for Derry City and Dundalk, appearing over 100 times for the latter and playing in the Europa League group stages in 2020.

The Irishman becomes the latest arrival at Victoria Park and links up with Darren Sarll’s side ahead of Tuesday night’s trip to Scarborough Athletic. He will wear the number 15 shirt this season.

Upon joining Pools, Sloggett stated:

“I’m buzzing to get going here. I’ve had some great years in Ireland but I’m really looking forward to a new challenge. Hartlepool feels like the right fit and I’m really keen to excel – based on all factors I’m really excited. The Gaffer wants to play a high-pressing, aggressive game which suits me well. From, just speaking to him, you can see how ambitious the Club is and we want to do big things this year.”

Pools manager Darren Sarll added:

“Greg represents another critical piece in what has been a summer-long pursuit to change our central midfield department. Greg’s signing means that we have acquired a very experienced midfielder that has European experience and a burning desire to replicate his achievements in Ireland at Hartlepool.”

“His stature and physical composition also gives the squad some great flexibility – he has previously been used in central defence as well.”

“Our pursuit of Greg started some time ago and it has proved again that our patience is reflecting in some strong-minded individuals committing to Hartlepool United.”

“His tenacity and drive will endear our supporters to his performances, and I hope it means we are one step closer to achieving our targets.”