Author: Laura Hillen

Proud supporter and PRO at NCAFC.
Manager Gary Boyle with new signing Tom Murphy. Photograph Brendan Monaghan Photography.

Tom Murphy Signs at The Showgrounds

Newry manager Gary Boyle has bolstered his squad with the signing of goalkeeper Tom Murphy.

Boyle commented “Tom is another fantastic signing. He is young, extremely talented and feels he has a point to prove. He has bought in to how we are trying to progress as a club.

It is every managers dream to have competition in every area and we now have that in abundance in our GK division. We are very happy to welcome him to the club.”

 

Murphy commented “I’m delighted to sign for the club. From the first minute speaking to Gary, it was something that excited me and when he explained what he wanted to do this season it was something I wanted to be a part of.

We have a brilliant group of players and the lads have been very welcoming since I came in. We’ve been laying down the foundations in pre-season to be prepared to hit the ground running come the first game of the season.

I’m looking forward to seeing what this season holds, and getting out playing in front of all the fans at The Showgrounds.”

 

Photograph courtesy of Brendan Monaghan Photography.

NCAFC Manager Gary Boyle with new signing Lee Newell - Brendan Monghan Photography

Lee Newell Signs at The Showgrounds

In preparation for the forthcoming season Newry Manager Gary Boyle has added to his strike force with the addition of Lee Newell.

New Signing Lee Newell - Brendan Monaghan Photography
Lee Newell – Brendan Monaghan Photography

Gary commented “Lee comes in to us off the back of a very successful stint at Rathfriland. A goal scorer who provides the team with a slightly different attacking dimension whilst complementing the attacking players we have at the club. Another relatively local talent, who, at 26, is ready to kick on with the next chapter of his career.

A great character whose personality and attitude are in tune with the core values of our club; he will fit into the group seamlessly. I know he can’t wait to get going!”

 

Chairman Martin McLoughlin with new signing Lee Newell, Vice Chairman Gary Wilson and Manager Gary Boyle - Brendan Monaghan Photography
Chairman Martin McLoughlin with new signing Lee Newell, Vice Chairman Gary Wilson and Manager Gary Boyle – Brendan Monaghan Photography

 

Newell commented “I am delighted to be signing for Newry City and can’t wait to get started. I’m looking forward to the season ahead and will be working hard to hit the ground running.

There is a great atmosphere around the club and I’m excited to be a part of that and help the club push on to achieve the goals set for this season.”

 

 

 

 

Photographs courtesy of Brendan Monaghan Photography.

New Signing Liam Bagnall with Main Sponsor Gerard Magee HMT, V-Chairman Gary Wilson, Chairman Martin McLoughlin & Manager Gary Boyle

Liam Bagnall Signs at The Showgrounds

Newry City AFC Manager Gary Boyle has made his fifth summer signing in the experienced midfielder Liam Bagnall.

Boyle commented “Liam is a player I have been nibbling away at in the background for some time.

He needs no introduction; he is an inspirational player, a leader, captained teams and won trophies at the highest level.

NCAFC Manager Gary Boyle with Liam Bagnall

He will bring a steely determination, a winning mentality and that never say die attitude – the foundation of which this club has been built!

He is another player who will set standards, expect them from himself and demand them from his teammates.

He knows the club, knows the majority of the lads and is eager to get going!

We, as a club are delighted to get him on board.”

 

Bagnall commented “I am delighted to get the opportunity to play for Newry in the Irish league. I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead.

Newry has a great local support and I’m looking forward to getting started and playing in front of the home crowd at The Showgrounds.”

 

Photographs Courtesy of Noel Moan Photography.

Adam Carroll Signs at The Showgrounds

Newry City AFC Manager Gary Boyle has made his fourth summer signing in Adam Carroll following his release from Warrenpoint Town FC.

 

Boyle commented “Adam is a player we have been keeping a keen eye on from afar over the last couple of seasons. He is exactly the type of player we are looking to attract to the club; being young, local, with quality and the ability to improve even further.

 

Adam Carroll – Photo Brendan Monaghan Photography

Adam can play in a number of attacking positions and compliments the players we already have at the club. Our supporters can expect to see an exciting attacking player with a keen eye for goal.

I would like to place on record our thanks to Barry and Warrenpoint Town FC for assisting with the deal.”

 

Carroll commented “I am delighted to sign for my hometown club. I can’t wait to get going in front of the fans, I know it will be a long and tough season but I am confident with the group that the manager has put together that anything is possible. I’m looking forward to helping Newry in their next step.”