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BARTLETT MERITS CHANCE – JONES

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The LeaguePaper Team
26 March 2017

EXIT: Adam Bartlett

By Sam Hawthorn
LEAGUE TWO
HARTLEPOOL boss Dave Jones says it would not have been right to stand in the way of goalkeeper Adam Bartlett starting a new career.
The 31-year-old asked to be released from his contract to take up a coaching role at Middlesbrough’s academy and has joined Darlington as a player.
“Adam wants to retire from professional football and it doesn’t surprise me as he’s at the age when he has to think of his future,” said Jones.
“He could be scratching around for a job later and this could be a job for life if he g...

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