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benwilliams · 6th February 2018, 13.34:41

Thought I'd start a separate thread on this,very positive signing, good age and pedigree, knows the league, has played with Deverdics. Another blinder from DK!
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Bissell · 6th February 2018, 13.35:26

good addition hopefully.

smiffysarmy · 6th February 2018, 13.35:48

Good experienced, versatile signing.

Happy with that

dragon1054 · 6th February 2018, 13.36:17

Another new signing for manager Dean Keates, as he brings in winger/forward Jonathan Franks on a contract until the end of the season.

A former Middlesbrough trainee, he returned for a second spell with Hartlepool United last summer but left when his short-term contract expired and a transfer embargo on the club meant they couldn’t extend his deal further.

The 27-year-old, who scored six goals in 22 appearances during the first half of this season, is comfortable playing on either flank or in a central striking role and has been training with St Johnstone since leaving Hartlepool.

While at the Riverside, he played 30 times of his boyhood heroes, including one Premier League appearance, against West Ham United in 2009. There were also loan spells with both Oxford United and Yeovil Town.

The Stockton-born player previously turned out for Hartlepool between 2012 and 2015, making 143 appearances and scoring 16 goals following his arrival from Middlesbrough.

Franks then left Teesside to link up with Ross County and he had success north of the border, playing his part as the Scottish outfit lifted the League Cup in 2015/16. He played nearly 50 games in the SPL before leaving the Staggies eight months ago.

“I had a word with Nicky Deverdics when I learnt of Wrexham’s interest and he said I would enjoy playing here, so here I am,” said Jonathan.
"It's been a bit of a whirlwind, a mad 24 hours, but also enjoyable and I'm looking forward to getting started."

The player's eligibility is still subject to his International Clearance being received and registration accepted by the National League.

Superunknown · 6th February 2018, 13.38:11

Not seen him play so can’t say what he’s like but people seem to speak very highly of him and his stats for this year are very good in a struggling Hartlepool team. More astute business in the transfer market from El Delano.

WREX01 · 6th February 2018, 13.39:31

We finally have some options out wide

A new striker and we are good to go !
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DenbighRed · 6th February 2018, 13.44:00

Be surprised if we see much more of Mackreth this season. Just hasn't happened for him unfortunately.

Redordead · 6th February 2018, 13.44:07

https://youtu.be/FoAjFgi3uQg

YouTube link to his best bits for Hartlepool

He’s their number 7

OneLoveWrexham · 6th February 2018, 13.45:04

Another good signing with the added motivation for Franks to earn a contract for next season with us, I’m guessing it’ll be a younger loan signing up front which is fair enough. I think this window has turned into a great one now, we’ve got creativity and goals on both flanks so I think we’re well within a shot of it now it’s just unfortunate now that the likes of me can’t say the board haven’t tried to back Dean as we have given it a good go.

6th February 2018, 13.34:41	#1-0 (permalink)
benwilliams Taking coaching badges Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Twitter: @	Jonathan Franks signed Thought I'd start a separate thread on this,very positive signing, good age and pedigree, knows the league, has played with Deverdics. Another blinder from DK! Posted via mobile theme

6th February 2018, 13.35:26	#2-0 (permalink)
Bissell Legend Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Jonathan Franks signed good addition hopefully. __________________ We Did not choose, we were chosen.

6th February 2018, 13.35:48	#3-0 (permalink)
smiffysarmy Moderator (info 1 & 2) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Rob Twitter: @	Re: Jonathan Franks signed Good experienced, versatile signing. Happy with that

6th February 2018, 13.36:17	#4-0 (permalink)
dragon1054 Squad Player Joined: Mar 2006 Racecourse Spot: Mold Road Real Name: Alan Twitter: @	Re: Jonathan Franks signed Another new signing for manager Dean Keates, as he brings in winger/forward Jonathan Franks on a contract until the end of the season. A former Middlesbrough trainee, he returned for a second spell with Hartlepool United last summer but left when his short-term contract expired and a transfer embargo on the club meant they couldn’t extend his deal further. The 27-year-old, who scored six goals in 22 appearances during the first half of this season, is comfortable playing on either flank or in a central striking role and has been training with St Johnstone since leaving Hartlepool. While at the Riverside, he played 30 times of his boyhood heroes, including one Premier League appearance, against West Ham United in 2009. There were also loan spells with both Oxford United and Yeovil Town. The Stockton-born player previously turned out for Hartlepool between 2012 and 2015, making 143 appearances and scoring 16 goals following his arrival from Middlesbrough. Franks then left Teesside to link up with Ross County and he had success north of the border, playing his part as the Scottish outfit lifted the League Cup in 2015/16. He played nearly 50 games in the SPL before leaving the Staggies eight months ago. “I had a word with Nicky Deverdics when I learnt of Wrexham’s interest and he said I would enjoy playing here, so here I am,” said Jonathan. "It's been a bit of a whirlwind, a mad 24 hours, but also enjoyable and I'm looking forward to getting started." The player's eligibility is still subject to his International Clearance being received and registration accepted by the National League.

6th February 2018, 13.38:11	#5-0 (permalink)
Superunknown Legend Joined: May 2014 Racecourse Spot: Tech End Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Jonathan Franks signed Not seen him play so can’t say what he’s like but people seem to speak very highly of him and his stats for this year are very good in a struggling Hartlepool team. More astute business in the transfer market from El Delano.

6th February 2018, 13.39:31	#6-0 (permalink)
WREX01 Due a Testimonial Joined: Mar 2007 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Jonathan Franks signed We finally have some options out wide A new striker and we are good to go ! Posted via mobile theme

6th February 2018, 13.44:00	#7-0 (permalink)
DenbighRed Cult Hero Joined: Dec 2010 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Jonathan Franks signed Be surprised if we see much more of Mackreth this season. Just hasn't happened for him unfortunately.

6th February 2018, 13.44:07	#8-0 (permalink)
Redordead Due a Testimonial Joined: Feb 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Jonathan Franks signed https://youtu.be/FoAjFgi3uQg YouTube link to his best bits for Hartlepool He’s their number 7

6th February 2018, 13.45:04	#9-0 (permalink)
OneLoveWrexham Taking coaching badges Joined: Dec 2011 Racecourse Spot: Mold road stand Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Jonathan Franks signed Another good signing with the added motivation for Franks to earn a contract for next season with us, I’m guessing it’ll be a younger loan signing up front which is fair enough. I think this window has turned into a great one now, we’ve got creativity and goals on both flanks so I think we’re well within a shot of it now it’s just unfortunate now that the likes of me can’t say the board haven’t tried to back Dean as we have given it a good go.