Liam Donnelly: Hartlepool United sign former Fulham defender

Once-capped Northern Ireland defender Liam Donnelly made 12 appearances during a loan spell at Crawley Town last season

League Two side Hartlepool United have signed Northern Ireland international Liam Donnelly following a successful trial period.

The 20-year-old, who can play at right-back or centre back, was released by Fulham earlier this summer.

Donnelly did not make a first-team appearance during his spell at Craven Cottage but he spent time on loan at Crawley Town last season.

Hartlepool have not disclosed the length of his contract.

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