New Newry City signing Ciaran O'Conoor feels he has unfinished business at the club after making a permanent switch to The Showgrounds.
O'Connor's short loan spell at City last season did not go after he was hit with a long suspension which hampered his stint at the club from Glentoran.
But he is "grateful" to return to the club and is determined to make the most of it.
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“My loan spell at the club last season didn’t really go as planned with my long suspension," he said.
"I loved my time at the club which unfortunately was more so off the pitch with the team at training and chatting to the people around the club,
"So I am really grateful to have the opportunity to give back to the fans on the pitch and enjoy my football again. I can’t wait to get going.”
O'Connor becomes Gary Boyle's first signing since taking over as manager and he is excited with his acquisition.
"Ciaran is a player proven at this level who will add genuine quality at the top end of the pitch," he said.
"He is versatile and can play in a number of positions which gives us options and flexibility.
"Ciaran has come from a full-time environment and I know he will bring professionalism which will help to drive the high standards already set by the squad.
"He is a good character and bedded in really well with the group in his loan spell here previously.
"It’s an exciting signing for the club and I know the supporters will enjoy watching him play!”
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