Dungannon Swifts have bolstered their squad on the eve of the new Irish Premiership season.
Former Big Two striker Michael O'Connor has joined the Stangmore Park club ahead of Saturday's opening game against Crusaders.
Current Glentoran defender Darren Cole has also joined the Swifts on a season-long loan, while Dundalk youngster Mayowa Animasahun has also signed a loan deal with Dean Shiels' side.
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It is a triple boost for manager Shiels as he prepares for the new campaign.
He told the club's website: “The centre forward position we’ve been struggling all summer so I’m delighted to bring Michael in on a two year deal.
"He is a player who’s still very young but played for all the biggest clubs in Ireland north and south . I sense a great maturity about him now that was lacking before but
His quality is unquestionable we will work hard to get the best out of him. I think he’s going to be a big player for the club.”
Shiels added: “Darren is someone who I’ve played with twice I know him inside out. He’s played at the highest level in the champions league knock out stages with rangers.
"He’s a very smart player with the highest quality. In possession and out of possession he brings so much to the team."
And on Animasahun's arrival, Shiels said: “ Mayowa is a young player with great potential. Has strong attributes with his pace and 1v1 defending and can play at centre back or holding midfielder.
"He’s just coming back from a wrist injury so will take a wee bit to get up to match fitness.”
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