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David Healy excited by potential and experience of Linfield new boy

David Healy feels new signing Jack Scott has plenty of experience despite only being 20-years-old.

The defender returns to Windsor Park after four years at Premier League outfit Wolves.

Scott made to switch to Molineux in 2019 after coming through the Blues academy and spent last season on-loan at St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland.

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Healy feels the defender has "lots of potential" and is delighted to bring him back to the club on a two-year deal.

"Although young and with lots of potential, Jack is quite experienced, having played in England and in the league down south, as well as at under 21 international level," he told the club website.

"He was with our Academy, prior to a move to Wolves several years ago and he also spent last year on loan at St Patrick's Athletic in Dublin.

"I know him well from his underage international playing career and I really believe his signing will strengthen our squad.

"He will settle in to our squad very easily and I know he's looking forward to joining up with the rest of the players at the start of pre-season training."

Scott's arrival follows hot on the heels of the capture of striker Matthew Fitzpatrick from Glenavon.

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