Kian Foreman has rejoined Hebburn Town on loan from Hartlepool United, the 18-year-old winger confirming the short-term move which will run until January.
Back to familiar surroundings to gain match time
Foreman completed the loan return on Tuesday afternoon and was pictured in action against Gateshead during a Hornets pre-season friendly. He said he remains committed to Hartlepool United while treating his spell at Hebburn as an opportunity to play regularly in competitive senior football.
“I am still a Pools player and that’s all I want to do, I want to play for Pools,”
He added that he also wants to perform for Hebburn while ensuring positive reports reach Hartlepool's management staff. Minutes after the friendly finished, he received a message from Pools head coach Lee Clark, evidence that Hartlepool will monitor his progress closely.
Previous spell and expectations
Foreman spent four months on loan with Hebburn last season as they pursued an unexpected title in the Northern Premier League Premier Division. During that stint he made 18 appearances and scored three goals — figures that demonstrate his contribution even if he did not produce large goal returns.
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Hebburn Town | 18 | 3 |
Hebburn manager Daniel Moore has previously spoken favourably about Foreman and retained an interest in bringing him back, while the player himself said he had pushed for the move because he wanted game-time and felt returning was "a no-brainer" given he already knows the squad and environment.
- Loan duration: until January
- Age: 18
- Previous Hebburn record: 18 appearances, 3 goals
The arrangement offers Hartlepool a chance to continue overseeing the winger's development while allowing Foreman to play at a higher step of the non-league pyramid; Hebburn begin their first season at that level after promotion. For local supporters, it is an opportunity to follow a homegrown prospect as he seeks to force his way into consideration for Hartlepool's senior squad.
Squad and fitness updates from both clubs will determine how frequently Foreman features, but the early involvement in pre-season fixtures indicates the loan is intended to provide immediate playing opportunities.
