Hartlepool Hand Trial To Midfielder Paul Murray

Hartlepool United have given a trial to former Carlisle and QPR midfielder Paul Murray.

Murray was released by Shrewsbury at the end of last season and had been in talks with Conference North side Workington Reds before being handed a trial by Chris Turner.

The 33-year-old was capped at U21 level for England before a varied career which saw him play for Oldham, QPR, Carlisle, Southampton, Gretna and Portuguese Premier League side Beira Mair.

He is also a familiar face to new Pools coach Mick Wadsworth who he worked with during their time at Brunton Park in the mid 90s.