FOLLOWING the news that the Seasiders had landed French trio Malaury Martin, Ludovic Sylvestre and Elliot Grandin and Northern Ireland international Craig Cathcart, the official website can confirm the Seasiders have made their fifth signing of the day.

Former West Ham and Aston Villa frontman MARLON HAREWOOD has signed a two year deal with the club and the 30-year-old is expected to make his Pool debut on Saturday when the Tangerines make their Premiership bow at Wigan Athletic.

We will have more on this story on Thursday morning...