Glentoran FC is pleased to announce the following signings:
John McGuigan (23) has returned to Glentoran after 2 successful seasons with Warrenpoint Town. John came through the Glentoran Academy and in his previous spell made 62 first team appearances following his debut away to Renova in the Europa League in June 2011. John has been capped by Northern Ireland up to U21 level and scored 19 goals from midfield this season as Warrenpoint won the NIFL Championship. He has signed a two year contract.
Dylan Davidson (18) joins the club from Preston North End. He is a striker who plays either central or left wing. He was in the Northern Ireland U17 team alongside Tre Sterling. Dylan has also signed a two year contract.
Karl Hamill (18) has signed a two year contract extension that commits him to Glentoran until June 2019. Karl has been at the club since close season 2013 and is a regular in the Northern Ireland U18 squad.
Interviews with all 3 players will appear here over the next few days.
Leaving the club at the end of their contracts are Stephen McAlorum, Ciaran Caldwell, Chris Lavery and Stephen O’Flynn. The club wishes all 4 players all the best for the future and particularly thanks “Mackers” for the important part he played in our Irish Cup victories in 2013 and 2015.
Manager Gary Haveron will be meeting other out of contract players in the coming days to inform them of their future. News of all incoming or departing players will be announced first on www.glentoran.com and on the club’s official Twitter feed.