Portadown unveil trio of signings ahead of promotion run-in

Irish Championship side Portadown have unveiled the triple signing of Callum McVeigh, Aidan McAdams and Stephen Murray.

McVeigh joins the Ports from Linfield, McAdams on loan from Glasgow Rangers while Stephen Murray joins from local rivals Glenavon.

“Obviously it’s been a busy few days with getting all of the signings done & I’m delighted to finally get them all over the line,” Portadown boss Matthew Tipton told his club’s media team.

“Aidan (McAdams) was probably the hardest to get over the line due to international transfer regulations. What I must say is a massive thank you to Glasgow Rangers for allowing such a highly rated goalkeeper in Aidan to come to us.

“I’m excited with the thought of working with another top drawer goalkeeper & I hope Aidan has success with us going forward.

“Stephen Murray is probably the name most recognisable to our fans & rightly so with his pedigree & success over the last few years.

“Having worked with Stephen at Warrenpoint I was really keen to get to work with him again & I must say a massive thank you to Gary for enabling this to go through so smoothly.

“Stephen is a natural goalscorer who has a physical presence & most importantly pace that frightens defenders.

“Callum McVeigh isn’t as well-known probably to fans that maybe only follow us but to anyone that keeps an eye on NI football in general, he’s a player that is very highly rated at his age group & above.

“Callum has won everything he could win at youth & reserve level with Linfield but felt he wanted to challenge himself at first team level & I was so pleased he chose us & after working with him at Ridgeway as a younger player I’ve always known his potential & hopefully we give him the platform to grow.”