by DSFC Media | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
First Team Head Coach Rodney McAree has announced his first signing of the 2018/19 season.
Forward player MARK MCALLISTER has signed on a TWO year deal.
Remember this youthful face at Stangmore Park – Pic: Darren Kidd © PressEye.Com _ Mark McAllister, Dungannon Swifts.
New signing Mark McAllister is certainly no stranger to the Stangmore Park faithful. 30 year old Mark played for Dungannon from he was just 12 years old until he left for Linfield in 2009 at 21 years old. Mark was very successful winning 3 League Titles, 3 Irish Cups and also has a County Antrim Shield to his name while at Linfield. Having had spells at both Portadown and Crusaders as well as Annagh United – McAllister rejoins Dungannon with a wealth of Irish League experience under his belt.
“I am just delighted to be back at the club where I started off at. I left almost 10 years ago and have been lucky enough to have a bit of success while I was away but I’ve always had a special feeling towards the Swifts.”
“Rod (McAree) made the decision easy for me and I was delighted that he committed his own future, as Head Coach, a few weeks back to the Club. Dungannon have always played football the right way and I just want to get back enjoying it again.”
Many Swifts fans will remember when McAllister scored the only goal for Dungannon Swifts to beat FK Suduva at Windsor Park in the first leg of our UEFA Cup opening qualifying round in 2007. Head Coach McAree is hoping for more moments like this with the forward player.
“I’m extremely happy to have signed Mark McAllister on a 2 year contract. I have known Mark for a long time and I know the strengths that he has and I know what he is capable of. We’ll both be working very hard to reach the levels we all know he can. I’m really looking forward to the opportunity of working along with him and I look forward to seeing him in a Dungannon Swifts shirt once again!”
Welcome back to Stangmore Park Mark.
by DSFC Media | May 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dungannon Swifts Head Coach Rodney McAree has announced that Midfielder Ryan Mayse has been placed on the transfer list at his own request.
by DSFC Media | Apr 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Stuart Bell – Bell Fitness Studios
Dungannon Swifts first team squad have started with their end of season Fitness tests with Stuart Bell of Bell Fitness Studios, Dungannon. Some of the boys were in at the start of the week and the remainder will be in early next week to get put through their paces by the Dungannon based fitness instructor. Bell has been working along with Dungannon Rugby and Hockey Clubs over the past few seasons and is well know in the local area.
We will be working with Stuart over the off season, pre season and throughout the 2018/2019 season to get the best out of each player. Rhyss Campbell has been working closely with Stuart for the past couple of years and that hard work has clearly paid off, as you know Rhyss has just climbed his way up the ranks, signing his first 3 year contract last night
“We are delighted to have Stuart come on board with us, his expertise and guidance will be invaluable as we continue to move forward. Stuart will help improve the condition of the players as well as improving the nutritional side of things. We’re always trying to get a little more from our players and I know this will help us improve again!” – Rodney McAree
“I am really looking forward to working alongside Rodney, his staff and this bunch of lads. Rodney has been improving his squad year in year out since taking over. I’ve followed the Swifts results very closely each week since moving to Dungannon 4 years ago, and I know I can bring a new scope to these guys in terms of Strength and Conditioning” – Stuart Bell
We look forward to working with Stuart and his team at Bell Fitness Studios Dungannon.
by DSFC Media | Apr 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
You are all welcome to join us for our annual End of Season Awards on Saturday 28th April 2018.
End of Season awards include Player of the Season, Supporters Club Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season, Top Goalscorer and many more!
If you would like to attend, the awards will be kicking off about 8:30pm in the function room at the club house.
Look forward to seeing you all there!
#Swifts
by DSFC Media | Apr 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pictured L-R: Chairman, Keith Boyd, Head Coach – Rodney McAree and Rhyss Campbell signing his three year contract.
Teenage forward Rhyss Campbell who tonight won the Mid Ulster Youth Cup, obtained his Dankse Bank Premiership League Debut v Glentoran last week and scored his first senior goal against Warrenpoint on Saturday past, has been rewarded with a three year contract at Dungannon Swifts by head coach Rodney McAree.
After a season working hard in the Under 20’s with sheer determination it has paid off massively for Campbell, a science student at South West College, Dungannon.
“Signing a 3 year deal is a proud moment for myself as I have put a lot of hard work into trying to be the very best I can be, so on a personal level I am over the moon to sign the 3 year deal with Dungannon Swifts. I started Dungannon United youth at the age of 11 and my aim was one day to be playing for Dungannon Swifts and finally now I am doing that. Overall I personally would like to say a huge credit goes to the coaches and managers for always believing in my ability over the years, for that I am eternally grateful.”
Rodney McAree was in attendance at Stangmore Park tonight to watch Campbell and his team mates defeat Cookstown Youth 3-1 in the Mid Ulster Youth Cup, to retain the trophy for a second season.
Speaking of the highly talented teenager Campbell, McAree said;
“He has deserved his contract, his attitude all season and how he has applied himself has earned him this deal, Rhyss is a huge talent and we are seeing the rewards of his hard work and dedication! I believe he can go on to bigger and better things in the future, he reminds me massively of a Niall McGinn.”
Congratulations on your contract Rhyss. We look forward to watching you continue to play in a Swifts Jersey for many more years.
by DSFC Media | Apr 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Chairman and Committee of Dungannon Swifts FC is delighted to announce that agreement has been reached with Head Coach, Rodney McAree to extend his contract by a further 3 years. The new agreement will run to the end of the 2020 / 21 season.
Club Chairman, Keith Boyd, recognises the committement and passion that Rodney has shown throughout the Club and further through to Dungannon United Youth. Boyd has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure he keeps hold of, Dungannon born and bred, McAree at the Swifts despite strong interest in McAree from other footballing circles.
Chairman Boyd has expressed his own personal delight on behalf of the Club.
“I have been aware of the talk and interest regarding Rodney (McAree) in recent weeks which has caused a few doubts in the minds of people in the local area as to whether or not Rodney will still be with us next season or not. I can now finally put those doubts well and truly out the window as I can confirm to you that Rodney has today signed a three year contract extension as Manager (Head Coach) of Dungannon Swifts Football Club. I have great faith in Rodney as a coach and believe he has still a lot to get out of our current squad of players. I have spoken to him at length regards the future of DSFC and he has informed me of plans he has in the pipeline for next season that he has been thinking about already. Hopefully you will come out and support Rodney and his team today and for our remaining few games this season.”
Speaking about his decision to remain at Stangmore Park this is what Rodney McAree had to say;
“I am very happy that I have agreed to commit my immediate future to Dungannon Swifts, I am extremely ambitious to further my career as a coach or head coach but at this moment I felt the best available option for myself was here at Stangmore, I have a wonderful changing room and backroom staff who have been a major part in making my decision, a very supportive Chairman and board who have shown faith in me to offer me this contract. Our target is to continue to improve and challenge ourselves to do better and to make our super supporters even more proud!”
As a club we are delighted with this extremely positive news and we look forward to continuing our future together with Rodney McAree as Dungannon Swifts Head Coach for the next three seasons.
