Swifts Manager, Kris Lindsay, has secured the signature of former Crusaders forward, MICHAEL CARVILL. Michael spent the later half of last season with us at Stangmore Park, on a loan deal. However, he enjoyed his time so much at Dungannon, we are delighted to announce that he has officially signed a one year deal, as a Dungannon Swifts player for 2019/20.
Carvill is an experienced Irish League player having spent seven years with Linfield FC, where he was part of three double-winning sides. He then signed for Crusaders in June 2015 where he went on to win two Senior League Titles and a Country Antrim Shield.
Kris Lindsay said; “I am delighted to get Michael over the line. He is a player with lots of experience and will bring massive positives not only on the pitch but also in the changing room. We obviously had Michael on loan last season, frustratingly he had a few niggling injuries that hampered him but in the last 3/4 games of the season we got a glimpse of the quality he possesses. I am looking forward to him taking that into the season ahead. “
Michael Carvill has this to say; “I came down here last year and got injured early on which is a bet of a set back, but as soon as I came down and seen the Club obviously I really enjoyed it. I saw the opportunity to get out and play football something that it very, very important obviously. The Club welcomed me with open arms during my loan deal, during which I didn’t really do exactly how I wanted to do, as the injury killed me a bit. Now I am here and will get a season under my belt and really push on from there.
There is so much going on in the league at the minute with talk about full time, clubs doing this and big signings coming in, more money and involvement. A Club like Dungannon have to accept those challenges and really look forward to it. There are going to be big games here and it’s going to be tough, there is no point lying about it. When I look round the changing room and see the players that Kris has, there is definitely something we can work with here and definitely something we can challenge. Why not go out and try and win every game, thats the whole purpose. The club just has to focus on each game at a time, it’s very exciting for us all.”
Welcome back to Stangmore Park, Michael. We wish you well for the season ahead, good luck in a Dungannon Swifts shirt!