I've probably missed a little of this guys story but I understand that he has had serious injuries and can (but hasn't scored goals). Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't that El**chs back story as well?
Porter has had more than his share of injuries but has a solid scoring record and over a 100 league game starts at Hartlepool - I guess you pay your money and take your chances (risk is injury, reward is goals).
Porter profile at; https://www.hartlepoolunited.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10326~29378,00.html
El**ch never made the cut at Fulham - 6 appearances in 3 years before he was let go.
From what I've read about Porter and seen of El**ch their attitudes are like chalk and cheese. The Hartlepool fans love Porter's commitment and passion and Elrick is a lazy, useless ....