The former Middlesbrough youngster has excelled at Hartlepool since his surprise move in 2006.
An FA Youth Cup winner with Middlesbrough, Liddle was snapped up from the Premier League club in August 2006 and the versatile midfielder made an instant impression at The Vic helping the club to win promotion from League Two in the 2006/07 season. Blessed with natural ability on the ball coupled with youthful athleticism Liddle is an integral part of the side and won the Players’ Player of the Year award in his debut season. At 6ft”1 Liddle is also flexible enough to cover a number of positions across the back four as well as in his preferred midfield slot