Defender Darren Holden Pens New Contract

Hartlepool United have handed a new contract to young defender Darren Holden.

The left back has featured 11 times for the club this season and has impressed manager John Hughes enough to earn a new deal.

Holden, 19, has made 15 appearances in total since being handed his debut by former boss Mick Wadsworth in a game against Tranmere Rovers in April 2011.