GALWAY UNITED HAVE announced the signing of midfielder Conor McCormack from Derry City, a move that will see the midfielder reunited with manager John Caulfield.
The 30-year-old enjoyed success under Caulfield’s stewardship at Cork City while he has also had spells with St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers. His honours list includes two Premier Division titles and two FAI Cups.
The Louth native began his career at Manchester United, had a move to Italian outfit Triestina before returning to Ireland.
✍️🏻 Galway United are thrilled to announce the signing of Conor McCormack!
— Galway United (@GalwayUnitedFC) January 30, 2021
The 30-year-old joins from Derry City - The decorated midfielder has won two Premier Division titles and two FAI Cups during his spells with Shamrock Rovers, St Pats and Cork City.https://t.co/xP7g4dd6QN
“I’m absolutely delighted to join Galway United,” McCormack told the club’s website.
“I’m really looking forward to the start of the season now. It’s been a busy few days getting the deal over the line – I’m just pleased to finally get it done now.
“John is a great manager, you can see what he did with Cork City, we had great success there together. I spent three years playing under him down there, now John’s come to Galway United, and hopefully we can replicate that success here.
“We will be targeting a strong start and hopefully the fans can get back into the stadium and drive us on until the end of the season.”
Caulfield described McCormack as ‘a winner, a leader, and a top player.’
Meanwhile Republic of Ireland U19 international Barry Coffey has signed on loan with Cliftonville from Celtic for the remainder of the season.
Coffey joined Celtic from his hometown club Nenagh AFC in the summer of 2017. He was involved in pre-season with the Celtic first team at the beginning of the 2019-20 season.
✍️ Cliftonville Football Club are very pleased to announce the signing of Barry Coffey on loan from Celtic.
— Cliftonville FC (@cliftonvillefc) January 30, 2021
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The Tipperary teenager featured in the European U19 Championships in 2019, scoring the winning goal for Republic of Ireland in the group stage win over Czech Republic that propelled them towards the semi-finals.
