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.
