Write a comment
The new Newry City Manager Gary Boyle has got straight down to business with a couple of new signings at the Club this week. Boyle was assistant to Manager Darren Mullen for a number of years and his new appointment sees him getting the foundations ready for the new season.
The first new signing announced for the 23/24 season was Ciaran O’Connor who is no stranger after having been loaned to the Club last season.
Boyle commented “Ciaran is a player proven at this level who will add genuine quality at the top end of the pitch. He is versatile and can play in a number of positions which gives us options and flexibility.
Ciaran has come from a full-time environment and I know he will bring professionalism and help to drive the high standards already set by the squad. He is a good character and bedded in really well with the group in his loan spell here previously. It’s an exciting signing for the club and I know the supporters will enjoy watching him play!”
O’Connor added “My loan spell at the club last season didn’t really go as planned with my long suspension, I loved my time at the club which unfortunately was more so off the pitch with the team at training and chatting to the people around the club so I am really grateful to have the opportunity to give back to the fans on the pitch and enjoy my football again. I can’t wait to get going.”
Boyle's second signing took place just yesterday with Adam Salley taken on on expiration of his contract with Portadown FC.
The Newry City AFC Manager commented “Adam is a statement signing and massive coup for the club. A player who has scored goals at this level and in his prime. He had several other offers and we are delighted he has decided to sign for us.
"Adam’s goal scoring return was phenomenal last season; we believe our style of play lends itself to Adams best attributes and know if we create the chances he will put them away. It’s a fantastic signing for the club and one we are all very excited about.”
Salley is looking forward to hitting the ground running “I am delighted to be joining Newry City AFC for the next two seasons, I have played at The Showgrounds against Newry so I’m familiar with the players & management and from speaking to them I think the club will suit me. I really enjoyed my football at Ards last season and thankfully the goals were flowing so I am looking forward to getting stuck in and hopefully hit the ground running here too.”
