DUNDALK HAVE FOLLOWED up the signing of attacking midfielder Conor Malley on a multi-year deal with confirmation that Scottish striker Cameron Elliott has also put pen to paper at Oriel Park.
While the 22-year-old Malley is a former Middlesbrough player, Elliott joins from Lowland League side East Kilbride, making him the fourth signing for boss Stephen O’Donnell ahead of the 2023 SSE Airtricity League campaign.
“It’s a great opportunity for me,” he said. “I’m very grateful for the chance to play for Dundalk and the success the club has had over the past 10 years was a massive factor in me signing.
“The aim for me now is to continue on where I left off at East Kilbride. Obviously, it’s a different level but it’s something I’m really looking forward to. I feel fit and strong and I can’t wait to get going.”
Malley, meanwhile, is originally from Hebburn, just outside Newcastle, and was involved with Sunderland and Newcastle at academy level before moving to Middlesbrough, where he signed a three-year professional contract in the summer of 2019.
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He has made four appearances in all for the club’s first team while he also had loan spells at Carlisle United and Gateshead. Malley moved to Rochdale last summer, playing 14 times for the League Two side before departing earlier this month and has now linked up with Dundalk.
“We had a look around for a couple of days and the facilities are fantastic,” said Malley. “It seems to be a really welcoming place.
“At my age, whatever move I made was going to be a big decision but after hearing what Stephen said and having a look around the club and the town, I feel like this could be a really good fit.
“I like to play in a team that keeps possession and gets the best aspects of my game out and if I’m wearing the Dundalk shirt, I’ll be giving 100% and doing my very best to keep the fans happy.”
“Connor’s a good height, has a good frame and he has a lot of ability,” added O’Donnell.
“He’s a player I’m really excited by and I can’t wait to see him in a Dundalk jersey. He will add quality, imagination and creativity to our midfield so we’re delighted to get him done.
“We cast our net far and wide with our research and when Connor came on our radar and when we watched him, we instantly liked what we saw.”
Elsewhere, Kerry FC have confirmed two more additions to their squad as they build up to their inaugural season in the First Division.
Centre-back Cormac Buckley and right winger Cian Brosnan have both joined Billy Dennehy’s squad. Buckley has previously played U17 and U19 football for Cobh Ramblers before moving to Kerry FC for his final year at U19. Brosnan has played at three different age groups for Kerry FC in the League of Ireland.
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Dundalk announce signing of former Middlesbrough midfielder
LAST UPDATE | 13 Jan 2023
DUNDALK HAVE FOLLOWED up the signing of attacking midfielder Conor Malley on a multi-year deal with confirmation that Scottish striker Cameron Elliott has also put pen to paper at Oriel Park.
While the 22-year-old Malley is a former Middlesbrough player, Elliott joins from Lowland League side East Kilbride, making him the fourth signing for boss Stephen O’Donnell ahead of the 2023 SSE Airtricity League campaign.
“It’s a great opportunity for me,” he said. “I’m very grateful for the chance to play for Dundalk and the success the club has had over the past 10 years was a massive factor in me signing.
“The aim for me now is to continue on where I left off at East Kilbride. Obviously, it’s a different level but it’s something I’m really looking forward to. I feel fit and strong and I can’t wait to get going.”
Malley, meanwhile, is originally from Hebburn, just outside Newcastle, and was involved with Sunderland and Newcastle at academy level before moving to Middlesbrough, where he signed a three-year professional contract in the summer of 2019.
He has made four appearances in all for the club’s first team while he also had loan spells at Carlisle United and Gateshead. Malley moved to Rochdale last summer, playing 14 times for the League Two side before departing earlier this month and has now linked up with Dundalk.
“We had a look around for a couple of days and the facilities are fantastic,” said Malley. “It seems to be a really welcoming place.
“At my age, whatever move I made was going to be a big decision but after hearing what Stephen said and having a look around the club and the town, I feel like this could be a really good fit.
“I like to play in a team that keeps possession and gets the best aspects of my game out and if I’m wearing the Dundalk shirt, I’ll be giving 100% and doing my very best to keep the fans happy.”
“Connor’s a good height, has a good frame and he has a lot of ability,” added O’Donnell.
“He’s a player I’m really excited by and I can’t wait to see him in a Dundalk jersey. He will add quality, imagination and creativity to our midfield so we’re delighted to get him done.
“We cast our net far and wide with our research and when Connor came on our radar and when we watched him, we instantly liked what we saw.”
Elsewhere, Kerry FC have confirmed two more additions to their squad as they build up to their inaugural season in the First Division.
Centre-back Cormac Buckley and right winger Cian Brosnan have both joined Billy Dennehy’s squad. Buckley has previously played U17 and U19 football for Cobh Ramblers before moving to Kerry FC for his final year at U19. Brosnan has played at three different age groups for Kerry FC in the League of Ireland.
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