does that mean they ahve offered him a three year deal though? or does that mean that he is contracted to them again with no more say in the matte? where to from here?
As I understand it Hartlepool have to make him an offer on terms and conditions no less than he is currently on. He has until June 17 to respond to the club's offer which can be increased, but not be reduced or withdrawn, up to that date.
The whole situation is set up for Porter to play us and Hartlepool off against each other. To avoid being played I assume we have given him a fixed amount of time to accept or decline our offer and then we walk away.
Unfortunately I think it's over - he clearly wants to stay at Hartlepool. Bring on plan B.