We are delighted to announce that Centre forward Stephen O’Neill has signed for the Club and becomes the sixth new player to join the Swifts in the close season.
O’Neill has joined the club from Carrick Rangers, making the same move as another of our new signings, Grant Hutchinson. O’Neill is a hardworking centre forward who will hopefully score the goals that we craved for last season. He featured for Carrick Rangers just short of thirty times in the league last season scoring eight goals during those games. Hopefully the twenty-seven year old can produce the goods for the Swifts in 2012/13 season. Welcome to the Club Stephen.
In other contract news, long serving Swifts player Conor Forker has signed a new contract to remain at Stangmore Park.
Due to work commitments Michael Ward will not be having his contract renewed at Stangmore Park. Michael is unable to offer as much commitment to the game as he previously has in the past and a decision was reached by management and Michael to part company. Michael has been a terrific servant to Dungannon Swifts and Dungannon United Youth throughout his footballing career and we wish him all the best for the future.
Michael Funston will also not be having his contract renewed at the Swifts due to work commitments. We would like to take the opportunity to thank Michael, who faithfully travelled to Dungannon (sometimes further afield on a Saturday!) three times a week from Letterkenny to represent Dungannon Swifts. We wish him all the best in the future.