James Poole has returned to Bury after turning down a new contract at Hartlepool United.
Poole played for Bury on loan during the 2009-10 season, making nine appearance before signing permanently for Hartlepool in 2011.
The 24-year-old made 74 appearances for Pool, scoring just 13 goals in his time at Victoria Park.
Poole was a product of the Manchester City academy before being loaned out to both Bury and Hartlepool.