There are lots of unknown factors...like money.
Also from the FourFourtwo article it sounded like Porter was a bit disappointed with Hartepools performance this season. who knows, he may like the new challenge with the A-League and moving his family back down to this part of the world.
One thing normally sorts this out $$$$$$ if Hartepool want him and offer him significantly more loot then he will stay!!
I hope Terry P has a plan B.
Various reports have Coveny showing his age at preseason training. We are very light in the striking department.
If Smeltz gets injured its old men and boys!!!