It is with great pleasure we can announce that former midfielder Grant Hutchinson has returned to Stangmore Park after a break from the Irish League.
Grant was a member of our successful 2018 League Cup winning squad as many of you will remember and has since decided to join up again with his then manager, Rodney McAree.
‘It feels great to be back – almost like I’ve never been away. The opportunity to come back and work with Rodney was very hard to say no to and I appreciate the effort he made to bring me back.
Like everyone I’m looking forward to the season getting started, pre-season has been positive overall but nothing beats the feeling of competitive football. For me personally, my focus for now is getting myself fully fit and into the team.’
Grant Hutchinson – new signing
McAree is equally as delighted as Grant to have him back at Stangmore Park, and had this to say about the Fermanagh lad.
“I’m over the moon to bring Grant back to Dungannon Swifts! ‘Hutchy’ has been training with us through pre-season and we’re delighted to have him on board. He is someone who I admire massively as a player and someone I always wanted to work with again. With not playing for a while it’ll take time for his body to get used to the demands of Irish League Football but he’s getting closer and closer and the wait will be worth it, I’m sure of that!
Rodney McAree – Swifts Manager
We welcome Grant back to Stangmore Park and wish him every success in a Swifts shirt.
Swifts Manager, Rodney McAree, is delighted to announce the signing of Linfield striker, Ethan Devine, on a season long loan to Stangmore Park. The Belfast native, has previously been on the books of Linfield, Knockbreda and Cliftonville.
The 22 year old striker is excited to get started with Dungannon Swifts and had this to say;
“When the gaffer ( David Healy) approached me after the European games to ask would I like the opportunity to go on loan to the Swifts, I said, no problem, definitely. I didn’t get the game time I wanted last season, so I was definitely up for taking the chance. It’s certainly going to be a big stepping stone in my career but I look forward to most, scoring goals for the Swifts. I know Dungannon have a couple of tricky wingers that I would say will definitely create chances in the box for me. I will take hopefully take these chances as they come and hopefully get 10-15 goals at least this season.”
Ethan Devine – New signing.
Swifts Manager Rodney McAree had this to say about his new signing Ethan Devine.
“I’d like to welcome Ethan to Dungannon Swifts. Absolutely delighted to be able to bring a player of Ethan’s calibre to the club. He is technically a very good player who has an eye for goal, he brings a physicality and a presence that will add to us greatly and I’m sure he’ll prove to be an excellent addition to our squad. It’ll be great to get him involved!!
We thank Darragh McBrien for his contribution since arriving from Ballinamallard and wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career, Darragh is a very talented player, hopefully he can remain injury free and go on to be a huge success at Linfield.”
Rodney McAree – Manager
Welcome to Stangmore Park, Ethan and best wishes for your season in the Dungannon Swifts Number 9 shirt.
Tonight we welcome midfielder, Kealan Dillon, as the latest addition to our squad at Stangmore Park.
Dillon, twenty nine, joins us having most recently been at Warrenpoint Town FC. Eager to get back to playing in the Premiership, Dillon had this to say about signing for Dungannon Swifts.
“I am delighted to get a deal agreed to join the Club. Having worked with Rodney previously for a short time and knowing the way he likes the game to be played. I’m really excited to get started. “
Kealan Dillon- New signing
McAree who coached Dillon at Warrenpoint Town said
“I worked with Kealan at Warrenpoint and know what we’re getting. He has a great attitude and technically he’s very good. Kealan will add good creativity to the team and I look forward to working with him again.”
Rodney McAree – Swifts Manager
Welcome to Stangmore Park, Kealan. Good luck with your career as a Dungannon Swifts player.
We are delighted to announce that twenty year old, James Convie, has returned to the Club after his loan spell at Armagh City.
Forward, Convie, was sent out on loan to gain some valuable first team game time with Armagh City. Since returning to Stangmore Park, as Manager, Rodney McAree has made it his mission to bring back some of our loan players as a matter of importance.
” James is a very talented player coming back from his loan spell at Armagh City. James has all the ability, so hopefully with hard work he’ll be a big success for us in the upcoming season.”
Rodney McAree – Swifts Manager
Welcome back James, we wish you every success in a Swifts shirt.
Dungannon Swifts are delighted to announce the signing of left sided player, Niall Owens.
Twenty three year old Niall, returns to Northern Ireland having spent the last four years playing football in America. He was with Irish League Club Ballinamallard United previous to heading to America.
McAree has had Owens on his radar for a while now,
“Niall broke through into the first team at Ballinamallard United as an 18 year old and done very well before going to America on a Scholarship. Niall is someone I have kept an eye on since he left the Irish League. I really look forward to working along with him.”
Rodney McAree
Welcome to Stangmore Park, Niall. We wish you every success playing for Dungannon Swifts.
We are delighted to announce that twenty year old, Adam Glenny, has returned to the Club after his loan spell at Annagh United.
Left back, Glenny, has been a vital player in Annagh United squad helping them to their third place finish this season. After playing in virtually all the games, apart from the play off games again us obviously, Adam returns to Stangmore Park a better and enthusiastic player.
Welcome back Adam, we wish you every success in a Swifts shirt.
