by DSFC Media | Jun 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
First Team Coach Rodney McAree, Jamie Glackin, Chairman Keith Boyd and First Team Manager Darren Murphy pictured.
Dungannon Swifts Management and Committee have pulled off a wonder move in securing the signature of our highly sought after midfielder Jamie Glackin. Glackin who helped secure Premiership football for the Club last season with his last minute goal against Warrenpoint in April has penned a new two year deal at Stangmore Park.
Linfield, Glentoran, Crusaders and Derry City were some of the Clubs in the battle for the player’s signature, however after some serious thought and consideration Jamie decided remaining at Dungannon Swifts, for what will be his fourth season with the first team set-up, was the best option for him.
Glackin who was voted as a runner up for the Northern Ireland Football Writers Young Player of the Year Award and who won DFSC Young Player of the Year has stated his main priority is to get minutes on the pitch and feels his best chance of obtaining them is with the Swifts.
“I feel at my age it’s about playing with a smile on your face and getting minutes on the pitch, for me it’s about being happy and playing. The club is going in the right direction as you can all see around the place. Coaches are brilliant and top class, there is no place I would rather be to be honest, that’s why I have signed again.”
“I feel for me it’s about development and looking to bigger and better things in the future, even if I have to use it as a stepping stone. The other signings during the transfer window give us a bit of optimism and I’m looking forward to working alongside them as well as last season’s squad. “
We are delighted to keep hold of Jamie at Stangmore Park and our manager Darren Murphy has stated that he hopes the snub of some of the country’s biggest clubs will be a signal of change of direction for the Swifts. Murphy couldn’t be any happier after receiving the player’s signature.
“It’s such a big signing for us, in the last two or three years we always seem to lose our best young players. When you think of the interest we had from Glentoran, Linfield and Derry who all spoke to him, then it speaks volumes of where we have helped get him to and what he’s done himself here. “
“We put no pressure on Jamie to stay with us, obviously he knew we wanted him to stay but he contacted me in his own time and told me he wanted to remain at the club. Financially speaking we are fourth in the pecking order of the clubs that wanted him. He still has developing to do and he recognises that himself. I think the most important thing is that he feels he’s at the right place to develop and that’s a huge boost for us. Sometimes you can go elsewhere and you can earn more money, but that doesn’t mean a lot if you’re not playing and not enjoying it.”
“Keith Boyd, (Chairman) Joe McAree and the rest of the Committee always do their best by our players and I have to thank them too. Like them I have to thank my assistant manager Rodney McAree. Rodney was a central midfielder himself, he played across the water and he’s taken time to talk to Jamie and help him learn the game. Jamie relates to him and I’ve obviously given him the platform to play so he’s happy at the club.”
“Since January we have been able to keep Ryan Harpur, when there was interest from Crusaders, David Armstrong and Andy Coleman. It’s been a great year for us in that respect and going into the new season with your best players on board is a big thing. Maybe in years gone by we just accepted we’d lose our best players and maybe we don’t sell the facilities we have for players enough. Players are taught the game the right way here and they’re also allowed to express themselves. We’ve been in this league for 14 years now and so it’s probably time to stand up for ourselves!”
Congratulations to Jamie on signing for another two years we are all so pleased you have chosen to stay at Stangmore Park. Good luck for the future as a Swifts player from all at Dungnanon Swifts Football Club.
Chairman, Keith Boyd, Jamie Glackin and First Team Manager, Darren Murphy.
by DSFC Media | May 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hey everyone …we thought we would share this with you all as it’s something you might be interested in taking part in. Games will consist of football and various other sports all for some fun and to keep fit. You can get sponsored to get fit for five weeks, or you may just pay £50 up front. Either way it’s a minimum donation of £50.
Saturday 30th May is registration day …Hopefully everything is self explanatory on the posters but please ask if you wish to know anything more or need anything explained.
We have people signing up to take part who do very little exercise in their daily lives at the minute who will really enjoy the guidance given by those around. We also have activities based for people who would like to challenge themselves even more who are currently at a good level of fitness. Please understand this I’d for all ages and abilities. We would love to see as many people from Dungannon get involved in what will be a great community event for the next five weeks. Hopefully making new friends and having plenty of FUN along the route.
You pick your activities that you wish to attend. You decide what’s right for you. You can change them every week.
See you all Sat between 12pm & 3pm to sign up.
Thank you!
by DSFC Media | May 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Darren Murphy has moved swiftly to secure another two signatures less that 24 hours after his double signing of Burke and Montgomery last night. Today we bring the news that former Swifts favourite Ryan Mullan returns to Stangmore Park along with a completely new addition in the form of wide man Alan Teggart.
Ryan Mullan first joined the Swifts in the summer transfer window of 2008, after spending 3 seasons with the club Ryan had to leave due to work commitments preventing him from devoting as much time as he had wished to playing for the club. Ryan went out on loan to Limavady for the remainder of the 2012 season. He did return for a brief spell at the start of the following season however as mentioned things didn’t work out with him working in London so he signed for Limavady United permanently . Ryan has now returned to work in Northern Ireland and is absolutely buzzing to be coming back to rejoin Dungannon Swifts after his spell away.
Ryan is not the only delighted person as Darren Murphy is over the moon to have the 26 year old defender sign on the dotted line,
“Ryan is back for his second spell at the club. He is one of the best centre backs I have worked with. So I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with him again. He will bring leadership with him to the squad which will be an added boost for us.”
Alan Teggart joins the club from Ballymena United where he spent four seasons with them arriving from our neighbours Portadown in 2011. Twenty eight year old Teggart who plays as a wide man chipped in with his fair share of goals over the years at Ballymena United. Having played for only Portadown and Ballymena United the Markethill man brings with him great integrity, showing loyalty to both clubs which will also be portrayed in his future Swifts career.
“I am delighted Alan has agreed to come on board. It is an area of the pitch that we need strengthened. Ally has a wealth of Irish League experience and will bring a great deal to the squad.” said Murphy
We welcome Ryan back and welcome Alan to Stangmore Park, wishing them both success in their Swifts careers. Good luck boys!
Defender Ryan Mullan signs for Swifts May 2015
Wide man Alan Teggart signs for Swifts May 2015
by DSFC Media | May 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
We are delighted to announce that Darren Murphy has today made a double signing securing the signatures of wide player Cormac Burke and defender Dale Montgomery.
Twenty one year old Cormac Burke joins the Swifts from Institute after having been on the books of Ipswich since he was 16 years old. Cormac is no stranger to some at Stangmore Park as he ‘guested’ for Dungannon United Youth when he was 15 years old at a UEFA organised tournament in Barcelona. A former Northern Ireland Under 17 and Under 19 Youth International Cormac arrives at Stangmore Park as a breath of fresh air.
Darren Murphy spoke of his new signing, “I am delighted Cormac has joined the Swifts, he plays wide on the left or the right and gives us options out there. He comes highly recommended by Paul Kee, so I am really looking forward to working with him as I believe that the Swifts and Rodney (McAree) will get the best from him.”
Dale Montgomery formerly of Armagh City plays on the right of the defence. At 24 years old Dale comes highly sought after by the Swifts Manager who has had his eye on him for quite some time now. Dale also played for the Northern Ireland Junior International side this year under the management of Harry McConkey.
“Dale is a player that I have now tried to sign 3 times. I am so happy he has decided to make the step up. I was a full back myself and I believe Dale ticks all the right boxes to play in the Premiership”, said Murphy.
We look forward to seeing both Cormac and Dale playing in Dungannon Swifts shirts this season. Welcome to Stangmore Park and we wish you both every success as a Swifts player.
Cormac Burke signing for the Swifts (pictured Right) with his father Paul
Cormac in action for Dungannon United Youth as a 15 year old boy in Barcelona
Dale Montgomery pictured at the Swifts after agreeing to join the club
Swifts Manager Darren Murphy pictured securing the signature of Dale Montgomery
by DSFC Media | May 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Swifts teenagers Conor Mullen (pictured above right) and Stefan McMaster (above left) met with Darren Murphy tonight to agree new deals for the forthcoming season.
Conor and Stefan who have progressed through the ranks from Dungannon United Youth at all under age levels both played for the first team on occasions last season. The most memorable moment for Conor was scoring a very important goal v Coleraine to secure a massive three points for the Swifts in a 2-1 win at the Showgrounds. He scored with his first touch of the game. He also scored the winning penalty against Ballyclare to see the Swifts through to the Irish Cup Quarter Final. Mullen was top goal scorer for the reserve team this year.
McMaster who captained the reserve team under Dixie Robinson broke his way into the first team closer to the end of the season making his full league debut in the final game of the season v Ballymena United. McMaster won player of the season for the reserves and Murphy is looking forward to continued work with both of the boys.
“I am delighted that two of our most promising youngsters Conor Mullen and Stefan McMaster have agreed new contracts tonight. I believe that if both lads continue to work hard and develop they can force their way into the team this season.”
Congratulations to both Conor and Stefan on their new deals from all at DSFC.
