Striker

[derwent]

We've signed one Six feet two inches

[RichyHpool]

Vadaine Oliver...we are certainly shopping in a different market to the likes of Carlisle and York! At best a foil for reid to work off with him being a target man.

[PTID]

Won't make much difference if we don't create enough though. We're in need of a winger or an attacking play maker in midfield. Hopefully in the way.

[Flying Hogans]

Won't make much difference if we don't create enough though. We're in need of a winger or an attacking play maker in midfield. Hopefully in the way.

I tend to agree. Big target man who is a different type of player to Reid or Johnson, but he'll need decent service into the box and that has been in short supply so far. And he'll also need to get match fit!

At least Grayson says Francis will be fit for Saturday. He should be back playing as a 10 where he can do most damage.

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[bobby lemonade]

Won't make much difference if we don't create enough though. We're in need of a winger or an attacking play maker in midfield. Hopefully in the way.

I tend to agree. Big target man who is a different type of player to Reid or Johnson, but he'll need decent service into the box and that has been in short supply so far. And he'll also need to get match fit!

At least Grayson says Francis will be fit for Saturday. He should be back playing as a 10 where he can do most damage.

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The last home game we were crying out for someone like him, a presence. Could turn out to be a good signing.

[Essex poolie]

would of rather had a younger striker from a championship or premier league team like the one Gateshead had on loan from Derby who scored a lot of goals for them. Mayne ask Swindon if we can loan Jake Tabor who prior to signing for them played non league and scored a hell of a lot of goals but at best bis a sub for them.

[frankie1951]

Not totally convinced by this signing but I live in hope.

[Grayhoundend]

Lge 2
Last 10 seasons he has made 228 Appearances, Scored 28 Goals, With 7 Ass.

In the last 2 seasons he has made 18 Appearances , Scored 0 goals, With 0 Ass

The season before that he made 30 Appearances , Scored 2 goals, with 0 Ass

[kevin pooles gloves]

Was expecting a better pedigree than that.

Ah well.

[bobby lemonade]

Lge 2
Last 10 seasons he has made 228 Appearances, Scored 28 Goals, With 7 Ass.

In the last 2 seasons he has made 18 Appearances , Scored 0 goals, With 0 Ass

The season before that he made 30 Appearances , Scored 2 goals, with 0 Ass

He played 13 times scoring twice for Shrewsbury in league one, back end of last season 2025.

[Snowy]

Is he the scorer or provider…..the stats would suggest provider.

[derwent]

He's obviously not the main striker, or hasn't been, but more of a target man, holding the ball up and occupying the opposition central defenders. Might be just what we need, given we can get the ball up to him. Just a thought but he could be the perfect foil for Campbell, Adam can be persuaded out of hiding.
We'll see what SG has in store for him in due course.

[Flying Hogans]

Lge 2
Last 10 seasons he has made 228 Appearances, Scored 28 Goals, With 7 Ass.

In the last 2 seasons he has made 18 Appearances , Scored 0 goals, With 0 Ass

The season before that he made 30 Appearances , Scored 2 goals, with 0 Ass

He had a decent spell earlier this year on loan to Shrewsbury in League One - 4 starts, 9 sub appearances, 2 goals. 1 assist. I guess that's why Pools have signed him - if he can still do it 2 levels above Pools he should be able to perform in the NL.

Not sure what went on while he was at Bradford City. He signed for them when Mark Hughes was collecting players for fun but hardly got a look in in terms of starting games. Injured or out of favour?

[kevin pooles gloves]

Just maybe.
He becomes last seasons Fondop for Oldham.

Bet yas weren't expecting hope n positivity like that eh.


Top 7 at Xmas n me 3 years boycott comes to an end.

Baby steps eh.


Going by the non takeover crowds I won't be the only one busting to go back.

Shit fan blah blah blah etc.
This new format is shit.

[accrington fan]

He's obviously not the main striker, or hasn't been, but more of a target man, holding the ball up and occupying the opposition central defenders. Might be just what we need, given we can get the ball up to him. Just a thought but he could be the perfect foil for Campbell, Adam can be persuaded out of hiding.
We'll see what SG has in store for him in due course.

At least i have heard the name. not bothered if he does not score many if he takes the weight off others who do. like evetone else we sign lets just wait and see.

[harrogatepoolie]

To be honest I was a bit underwhelmed. Thought Grayson would have gone first someone a bit younger . But we live in hope , Good luck to the guy

[Flying Hogans]

Interesting summary of Oliver's career to date and what he offers Pools tactically:https://staceywest.net/2025/09/12/former-city-striker-finds-13th-club-drops-into-national-league/

[dstanley5]

With most players it's a matter of wait and see!

Often a player 'fits' in one team/club but not in another however talented.
Take Jack Grealish for example. A world beater at Villa but didn't quite fit in at Man City.
Now at Everton he appears to be back at somewhere he belongs.

[bobby lemonade]

With most players it's a matter of wait and see!

Often a player 'fits' in one team/club but not in another however talented.
Take Jack Grealish for example. A world beater at Villa but didn't quite fit in at Man City.
Now at Everton he appears to be back at somewhere he belongs.

The Fondop syndrome

[Grayhoundend]

With most players it's a matter of wait and see!

Often a player 'fits' in one team/club but not in another however talented.
Take Jack Grealish for example. A world beater at Villa but didn't quite fit in at Man City.
Now at Everton he appears to be back at somewhere he belongs.

The Fondop syndrome

I would have Big Mike back

[accrington fan]

With most players it's a matter of wait and see!

Often a player 'fits' in one team/club but not in another however talented.
Take Jack Grealish for example. A world beater at Villa but didn't quite fit in at Man City.
Now at Everton he appears to be back at somewhere he belongs.

The Fondop syndrome

I would have Big Mike back

after his last spell here we will be the last club he,d want to play for.