Pictured: Ben Gallagher, accompanied by his parents (seated), Chairman Keith Boyd & Head Coach, Rodney McAree, (standing).
Swifts Head Coach, Rodney McAree, has rewarded sixteen year old, Ben Gallagher, with his first professional contract. Gallagher, a County Tyrone lad, from Strabane, is an attacking player who can play wide on the left or right.
Ben who makes the step up from our under 16/18/20 setup, started his football career with Sion Swifts and has been relishing life at Dungannon Swifts since his arrival. He has signed a two year contract with the club. A valuable member of the NI Under 16 School Boys Squad and having been involved with the Club NI setup since he was old enough, Ben is certainly no stranger to the big stage playing in and against many different Countries with these teams.
Ben most recently was part of the Senior County Tyrone Super Cup NI team and is now excited to be getting down to the hard work with Dungannon Swifts.
“It’s amazing, I’m so excited for the season ahead of me and I am really looking forward to training with the boys. Signing my first professional contract is a fantastic feeling!” said Gallagher
Rodney McAree had this to say about Ben;
“Ben is a very talented boy and has the potential to become a top player provided he knuckles down, works hard and listens to good advice to help him develop. I am delighted he has signed his 1st professional contract with Dungannon Swifts and I look forward to watching him progress!”
Congratulations on your first professional contract Ben, we look forward to seeing you in action soon.