Dungannon Swifts FC is delighted to announce that teenage left back, Adam Glenny, has put pen to paper on a 3 year deal.
Adam Glenny signing his first professional contract along with Dungannon Swifts manager Kris Lindsay
Glenny, 18, arrived at Dungannon aged 14 and has worked his way up through the Youth Academy at Dungannon United Youth.
Adam Glenny making his debut against Cliftonville FC
Adam made his debut against Cliftonville after being called in late to replace Alan Teggart. He put in an excellent performance that night as the Swifts came away with a 2-1 victory.
“We are thrilled to get Adam signed up with his first professional contract which is full credit to him after all the hard work he has put in. He came into the squad over the summer and fitted right in. In the games that he has played in he hasn’t looked out of place. Adam is a mature lad with great ability so I definitely see a big future for him.”
Kris Lindsay, Manager
Glenny has made 6 appearances so for this campaign and remains a vital member of the first team squad
“We’re absolutely delighted to see Adam getting his professional deal. He has done really well since arriving to Dungannon so it’s no more than he deserves. If there is boxes to be ticked to become a full-time footballer, Adam definitely ticks the most of them. Adam is a great example to all the other young boys in the club and since Kris has given him his opportunity he has taken it with both hands.”
Dixie Robinson, Director of Football
“I’m so pleased that I’ve signed my first professional deal with Dungannon, I’ve been here since I was 14 working my way through Dungannon United Youth. I’m just pushing to play as much as possible, get as many minutes under my belt to keep progressing”
Adam Glenny
Congratulations Adam! We wish you a very successful career at Dungannon Swifts FC
The NI Football League agreed yesterday to halt the Danske Bank Premiership for three matchdays from 6pm today (Saturday 9th January) until Saturday 23rd January.
As a result the IFA has agreed to the suspension of all football from 6pm on 9th January until 9am on Monday 18th January. Therefore clubs can resume training from 18th January.
Matches will be scheduled to resume on Saturday 23rd January and prior to those games commencing Covid-19 testing for players, coaches and officials will be arranged to ensure a safe return to play.
Our next fixture will be played against Coleraine FC, at The Coleraine Showgrounds, on Saturday 23rd January. Kick off 3pm.
In the absence of football over the next few weeks we ask you all to please stay safe and we’ll see you again really soon!
Denfender Dylan King has agreed an extension to his contract at Stangmore Park. The twenty two year old was over the moon to sign a new contract.
“I’m really happy to be signing an extension to my contract, I’ve settled really well at the Club and I’m really enjoying my football. The Club has great people around it and has a great family feel to it so it was great to sign on for another while. Hopefully now we can kick on in the league and build on our great start to the campaign.”
Speaking about the extension to King’s contract, Manager, Kris Lindsay had this to say,
“Dylan has signed a contract extension which I’m delighted about. Dylan is young centre half who is still learning the game and still improving. His performances since he came have been excellent. The contract extension is just reward. Unfortunately he’s out for the season with a long term injury having sustained an ACL injury. This is disappointing for both him and the club but I know he will come back from it stronger knowing his attitude and his commitment, he’ll come back fighting fit!”
Congratulations to Dylan on your new contract and we continue to wish you a full and speedy recovery from your knee injury.
We are delighted to announce the signing of defender, Matty Smyth, and the re-signing of forward, Ryan Mayse.
Swifts New Signing – Matty Smyth.
Twenty two year old Smyth who came through the youth ranks at Ballinamallard United left their Academy when he was 16 to join Stevenage in English Football League Two. He has also been on the books of Dundee and gained a Scottish League Two Champions medal while on a loan spell with Arbroath FC. Smyth was involved with Northern Ireland at U16/17 & 19 level too.
“First and foremost I’m looking forward to the opportunity of playing football again and I’m glad to have the opportunity to play again the premiership. Hopefully I can add to the Swifts squad and do our best to remain in the Premiership over the coming months.
It was a really difficult decision to leave my boyhood club but Kris (Lindsay) had approached me before this occasion and I believe now is the right time for me to make the move.
I know Shane McGinty and obviously Maysie (Ryan Mayse) both from Ballinamallard and I look forward to reuniting with them as well as getting to know the rest of the squad.”
New Signing – Matty Smyth
New Signing – Ryan Mayse
Of course our other signing, Mayse, is no stranger to the Stangmore faithful. Having come through Dungannon United Youth as a youngster, he was part of our February 2018 League Cup success against Ballymena United. Twenty seven year old Mayse found himself netting twice in this fixture and also took home the Man of the Match award for his performance on the day. Mayse was, at his own request, put on the transfer list in May 2018 and left to join Ballymena United, he was then sent on loan to Ballymena United where he later made his move permanent.
“Coming back to Dungannon was an easy decision as I know what this Club is all about. The Club itself is full of good people from top to bottom and I appreciate that.
All I’ve known is football from a young age, so every Saturday without a match to prepare for was somewhat confusing as I didn’t know what to do with myself. I’m glad to be back involved in the Premiership again, as a player you always want to play at the highest level possible. In my eyes Ballinamallard is a Premier Club so the only difference was we weren’t playing matches. Hopefully I’ll get involved in a few games soon.
I’ve heard nothing but positive and good reports about Kris Lindsay from previous players and current players and when I spoke to him I knew this move was the right fit for me. He’s got a great knowledge of the game and had a great career so I can only learn from him and hopefully he can get the best out of me.”
New signing – Ryan Mayse
Manager, Kris Lindsay had this to say about his new signings.
“I’m delighted to get both Matty and Ryan signed up. They are both in areas that we need strengthened in. Matty, I have tried to sign on a couple of occasions since I came to Dungannon and I’m delighted to finally get the deal over the line. He’s a good age but he comes with a lot of experience having captained Ballinamallard in the Premiership before. He now needs to grasp this opportunity and I am certain that he will.
Ryan has obviously been here before and gives us another option, attacking wise. He is only twenty seven and he brings something to the squad that we probably don’t have, with his enthusiasm and energy on the pitch. Over all I’m thrilled to get them both signed and hopefully they can hit the ground running come Saturday.”
Welcome to Stangmore Park, Matty, and welcome back, Ryan!
Manager, Kris Lindsay, has confirmed that centre half, Dylan King will miss the remainder of the 2020/21 season. King came off injured in our fixture against Linfield before Christmas.
A scan has confirmed that he has sustained an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury which will mean he will be unlikely to feature for us again this season.
This is a obviously a massive blow for both Dylan and the squad but we wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Midfielder Corey McMullan has left the Club to join Carrick Rangers FC. We would like to express our thanks to Corey for his commitment, loyalty and passion while playing for Dungannon Swifts FC.
We would like to wish him all the best at his new Club.
