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Gareth Fullerton

Ballymena United pair placed on transfer list ahead of January window

Ballymena United pair David Parkhouse and Caolan Loughran have both been placed on the transfer list ahead of the January window.

The Sky Blues agreed to make striker Parkhouse and defender Loughran available to other clubs following talks with both players.

Manager David Jeffrey said: "David came forward a couple of weeks ago to discuss his future and he reflected on where things are for him.

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"He wants a new challenge and feels this is away from Ballymena United, so in the best interests of David and the club we have agreed to his request and he will listen to interested parties accordingly.

"We spoke to Caolan regarding him getting regular football, at 27 he is understandably wanting to be playing week in week out.

"He remains absolutely committed to Ballymena United and we have to praise him for his hard work and determination which is absolutely not in question, but we understand where he is at and so reluctantly agree to his request to also be listed."

Parkhouse joined Ballymena United from Derry City in a three-year deal in the summer of 2021.

He suffered a serious knee injury early in his debut season, which ruled him out of action from September to December, but went on to score five goals in 15 Premiership appearances.

This season he has made nine appearances in the Premiership but hasn't played since October 22.

Loughran - who is in his second spell at the Showgrounds - has featured just once in the league this season.

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