Conor Davis moves south to join Cork City

Neale Fenn’s Cork City have unveiled the signing of former UCD forward Conor Davis from top-flight rivals Derry City.

While with the Candystripes, Davis made six league appearances for the club – with only one start to his name in the league at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

His solitary goal for the club came in the 3-1 defeat of his former employers UCD, as Declan Devine’s side earned a vital win at the UCD Bowl.

“I’m very grateful to Neale and his staff for giving me this opportunity to play for such a prestigious club in Cork City and I hope to repay him and the fans with lots of goals throughout the season,” the former Reading trainee said.

“I had a stop, start few months at Derry and I felt it was best for me to move on and have a clean slate and what better place to do that at this moment than Cork City who are in a similar process of starting fresh.

“I think this is a great chance for me to kick on in my career and I can’t wait to pull on the green jersey for the first time.

“I’m under no illusions of the pressures that come with playing for such a big club and what the fans expect from Cork City players but I also have no doubt that we can deliver and hopefully, with a bit of time and patience, take this club back to where it belongs.”

City boss Neale Fenn added; “Conor is a talented player who fits the mould of what we’re looking for here.

“He met the lads and trained today, and it’s clear that he’s eager to do well here. We’re excited to see how he does at the club.”