Ritchie Jones signs for Hartlepool

<p class="ss-text-bold">Hartlepool have completed the signing of midfielder Ritchie Jones on a free transfer. </p>

The highly-rated 21-year-old was released by Premier League champions Manchester United at the end of last season.</p>

He had been linked with several clubs in Scotland as well as England, with Tranmere and Hearts firmly in the running.</p>

However, Jones has made the decision to join Hartlepool, much to the delight of manager Danny Wilson.</p>

&quot;The nice thing is that he had numerous clubs after him but from our point of view, thankfully he chose us and that's a big feather in our cap,&quot; Wilson told the club's official website.</p>

The news will come as a blow to Swindon boss Maurice Malpas, who had hoped to lure Jones to the County Ground.</p>

Malpas is now expected to turn his focus to securing a deal for Peterborough's Josh Low.</p>

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Who wouldnt sign for the very likeable Danny Wilson?