Hartlepool United have completed a deal to bring Andy Monkhouse to the club following a successful loan spell in the North East. The twenty–six year old finally put pen to paper on a permanent deal following a medial much to the delight of manager Danny Wilson. Monkhouse has done very for Pools during his loan spell from Swindon Town, featuring in the winning side in each of his eight matches for the club, scoring three vital goals in the process.