sentences:  He was their first-choice goalkeeper throughout the first half of the season, but lost his place for the final months after some poor performances.On 14 February 2009, he was loaned out to Oldham Athletic on a month's loan, making his debut on the same day in a 2–1 victory over Northampton Town.He returned to Hartlepool but was released from his contract on 6 May after being deemed surplus to requirements.