Friday, 18 January 2013

Bangor make double signing

Bangor City have added two further signings to their squad in what is turning out to be a busy January transfer window for the club.

Former Wrexham, York and Chester midfielder Levi Mackin and former Wolves youth striker Gary O’Toole have signed on the dotted line, making it four in and six out in recent weeks.

Manager Neville Powell said both players showed a real desire to sign for the club ahead of other suitors, saying: “We can’t spend as much as some other clubs, but both these lads really wanted to play for Bangor City.

“One of the first things we look for in a player is that they have a desire to join this club and these two lads fit the bill. They’ve come here for the right reasons.

“We do believe the name Bangor City means a lot and the fact these players chose us over a number of other interested clubs, I think, proves that.”

Mackin (26) is a defensive midfielder with both Football League and Conference experience. O’Toole (25) previously worked with Powell at Connah’s Quay Nomads, and has plenty of Welsh Premier League pedigree. He won the Huws Gray Alliance Golden Boot award in both 2011 and 2012, before leaving the Quay last November.

“Levi’s been training with us for a couple of weeks, liked what he saw, and decided to join us,” added Powell.

 “Gary was with me at Nomads for 18 months after being released by Coventry, so I already know quite a bit about him. He’s a great addition to the squad; he always works hard for the team, never stops chasing the ball, and is a proven goalscorer.

“He’d lined up a move to a club in Malta but that didn’t work out, so we’re delighted to have him on board.”

Chester midfielder Robbie Booth and Llanelli defender Kris Thomas are Bangor’s other signings so far.

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