Dungannon Swifts have announced that long serving club Captain Johnny Montgomery will be leaving the club this summer when his contract expires. Johnny who is currently 39 years of age has been with the club his entire senior career bar two short spells with Glenavon FC.
Swifts Manager Darren Murphy expressed his own personal thanks to Montgomery:
“I would like to go on record and thank Johnny for the outstanding contribution he has made to the football club. Johnny is one player who has played and seen the club rise from the old ‘B’ Division to the heights of 4th in the Irish Premier League. I had the opportunity to play with Johnny at both Glenavon and Dungnanon Swifts, he was a whole hearted defender, who always gave 100% and had a great desire to win. When he looks back on his career at Dungannon Swifts he can be proud of his achievements. First Division Winner, Ulster Cup Winner, Mid Ulster Cup Winner, Irish Cup Final 2005, Setanta Cup matches and Captaining Dungannon Swifts in Europe. Finally I would like to wish Johnny all the very best for the future and thank him for the support he has given me in my time as first team coach and Manager of Dungannon Swifts.”
A further Club statement will be released over the next few days.