Striker Madine signs for Hartlepool
Gary Madine will bring a wealth of experience to the Hartlepool squad
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Experienced striker Gary Madine has signed for National League club Hartlepool United.
The 33-year-old, who was released by Blackpool last summer, played in the Premier League for Cardiff City during a two-year stay at the Welsh club.
His career has also included stints at Sheffield Wednesday, Bolton and Carlisle as well as spells on loan at Sheffield United, Coventry, Rochdale and Chesterfield.
Pools have also signed midfielder Darren Robinson, 19, on loan from Derby County until 1 January.
Madine "I鈥檓 looking forward to getting back on the pitch. I鈥檝e been out for some time now so I鈥檓 itching to get back out there. I鈥檓 really grateful for the opportunity.鈥
Manager Darren Sarll said of Madine: "His goals, technical ability, physicality and his location made this an important acquisition.
"It further shows our ambition to push on and the backing we are getting from the owner to make these signings.鈥