BREAKING NEWS: STRIKER SIGNS FOR SWIFTS

by | Jan 21, 2018 | Uncategorized

Chairman, Keith Boyd, New signing, Daniel Hughes and Head Coach, Rodney McAree.

We are delighted to announce that we have obtained the signature of  striker Daniel Hughes from Cliftonville. This comes as a massive boost to the club ahead of our fixture against Ards this Saturday .

Hughes, 25, has previously been on the books of Warrenpoint Town who spotted the player at Orchard City in 2013. In January 2015 he had a trial at Bolton Wanderers and eventually moved to Cliftonville in the January 2016 transfer window where he has remained until now.

Speaking to us Hughes expressed his own thoughts on his move to Dungannon;

” What was a big attraction to me was the way Rodney (McAree) sets up his team and how they want to play. I felt this would really suit my style of play and that I would be a good match.”

“One of my main reasons for making the move to Stangmore was for the reason every player wants – to get game time. I wasn’t getting enough of that at Cliftonville and Rodney offered me the opportunity to play for his team and get a lot more game time!”

“Dungannon is a Club which is very family orientated, something that I was used to at my time with Warrenpoint Town and I loved that, so that is also a big plus. My ambitions meet the ambitions that DSFC also have, pushing on up the table and trying to get into the mix, as well as challenging for European Football!”

Head Coach Rodney McAree has signed Hughes on a two and a half year deal.

“I am thrilled we have been able to secure the signature of Daniel Hughes until June 2020. We have been actively looking for a striker and I am delighted as I know we have got the best possible player to come in to fill this position. He is a goalscorer and the kind of player we really have been missing. I really am looking forward to working with him and I’m so happy he has chosen Dungannon Swifts as his new club!”  Rodney McAree

Welcome to Stangmore Park Daniel.

NEW DATE for BetMcLean League Cup Semi-Finals

NEW DATE for BetMcLean League Cup Semi-Finals

by | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorized

BetMcLean League Cup Semi-Finals

The Northern Ireland Football League are pleased to announce the rescheduled dates for the BetMcLean League Cup semi-finals.

The first semi-final between Dungannon Swifts v Crusaders is now to be played on Tuesday 30 January (kick-off 7.45pm).

Ballymena United will take on Cliftonville on Tuesday 6 February (kick-off 7.45pm). This date was originally scheduled to be a reverse of the same fixture for the abandoned Danske Bank Premiership fixture earlier this month.

The date of the BetMcLean League Cup final remains as planned on Saturday 17 February (kick-off 5.30pm).

 

Rescheduled fixtures

Tuesday 30 January 2018

Dungannon Swifts v Crusaders (Stangmore Park, kick-off: 7.45pm)

Tuesday 6 February 2018

Ballymena United v Cliftonville (Ballymena Showgrounds, kick-off: 7.45pm)

Fixture Change: Dungannon Swifts v Glenavon

Fixture Change: Dungannon Swifts v Glenavon

by | Jan 17, 2018 | Uncategorized

Danske Bank Premiership fixture announcement

The Northern Ireland Football League have announced that all Danske Bank Premiership fixtures scheduled for Saturday 24 March will now be played on Friday 23 March.

This follows the announcement from the Irish Football Association of the friendly international against South Korea at the National Football Stadium on Saturday 24 March (kick-off 2pm).

As the final game-week before the Danske Bank Premiership split, all fixtures must be played concurrently to ensure sporting integrity.

All fixtures in the Bluefin Sport Championship and Bluefin Sport Premier Intermediate League will be rescheduled with new dates to be confirmed.

 

Rescheduled fixtures

Friday 23 March 2018 (all games 7.45pm kick-off)

Ballinamallard United v Linfield
Cliftonville v Ards
Coleraine v Carrick Rangers
Dungannon Swifts v Glenavon
Glentoran v Ballymena United
Warrenpoint Town v Crusaders

FIXTURE INFO: Rescheduled Fixture v Carrick Rangers

FIXTURE INFO: Rescheduled Fixture v Carrick Rangers

by | Jan 11, 2018 | Uncategorized

Our fixture from New Years day away to Carrick Rangers has been rescheduled for Tuesday 27th February 2018 at the Loughshore Arena.

Carrick Rangers v Dungannon Swifts (kick-off 7.45pm)

Please find the below information regards all fixtures postponed over Christmas holiday period.

Free entry for all abandoned Premiership fixtures

The NI Football League are delighted to announce that all re-arranged Danske Bank Premiership fixtures from the abandoned matches on Tuesday 2nd January will be free admission for supporters.

In addition, the Premiership referees and officials have collectively agreed to waive their match fees for the three abandoned games.

NI Football League Managing Director Andrew Johnston said “We want to express our thanks to the clubs in their decision to put the supporters first and make the rescheduled fixtures from the abandoned games free admission.

“Thanks also to the Premiership referees for their kind gesture ahead of these three fixtures.”

The two postponed Danske Bank Premiership fixtures from New Year’s Day have also been rescheduled.

 

Rescheduled fixtures

Tuesday 30 January

Coleraine v Linfield (kick-off 7.45pm)

Tuesday 6 February

Cliftonville v Ballymena United (kick-off 7.45pm) – FREE ADMISSION

Tuesday 27 February

Carrick Rangers v Dungannon Swifts (kick-off 7.45pm)

Glentoran v Warrenpoint Town  (kick-off 7.45pm) – FREE ADMISSION

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Ards v Glenavon – FREE ADMISSION

 

Contract News: Winger signs contract extension

Contract News: Winger signs contract extension

by | Jan 10, 2018 | Uncategorized

Danske Bank Irish premier league match between Crusaders and Dungannon Swifts at Seaview. Crusaders Gavin Whyte in action with Dungannon’s Cormac Burke Photo: ©INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Head Coach Rodney McAree has informed us that winger Cormac Burke, has agreed to sign a two year extension to his current contract. Burke, 24, first signed for the Club in May 2015 from Institute and is delighted to be offered a new deal.

“I had no hesitation at all signing again for Dungannon. I have had the best three years of my short career here and really enjoy my football at Dungannon and working with Rodney and his staff as well as the lads here. I’ve never came across a better dressing room so there was no hesitation at all for me to agree a new deal when I was offered it.”

“I think for all the hard work that everyone puts in around the club, both on and off the pitch, the next thing has to be silverware for us. We came so close last year in the semi finals of the Irish cup v Linfield. We have a semi final of the Bet McLean League Cup coming up this Tuesday night, so there is no question that silverware has to be a target.”

Congratulations on signing your new contract Cormac. Good Luck.

U20s v Carrick Rangers

by | Jan 6, 2018 | Uncategorized

Swifts u20s had a super win last night (Friday 5th January) v Carrick Rangers.

The final score was 3-0 to Dungannon. With goals coming from Ben Gallagher, and Sam Haugh (x2). Special mention to Ben, Ethen, Adam and Calum (all only 15 years old!) who all played their part in the win.