Galway United sign former Athlone Town striker Eoin McCormack

Galway United have announced the signing of striker Eoin McCormack until the end of the season.

 

The former Athlone Town man signs from local side Ballinasloe United, having helped the club to the Connacht Cup and Roscommon & District League Premier Division Cup titles.

 

The 22-year-old progressed through the youth system at Athlone Town and made his debut for the senior side in 2013 in a 1-1 draw with Waterford United.

 

He made one more appearance for the club before leaving at the end of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.

 

"Eoin is a player who first and foremost offers you goals,” Galway United manager Shane Keegan told the club's official website.

 



“We haven't scored enough goals this season, we're well aware of that fact, so we've been on the look out for players who could come in and contribute over the second half of the season.

 

"I think Eoin got a lot of headlines because of his Connacht Cup performance, which was outstanding.

 

“Aside from his hat-trick, which was very impressive, his overall performance in that game was really top notch. He has showed enough this season that he warrants a crack at this level."

 



McCormack added: "It's a huge opportunity for me. I was delighted to receive the call from Shane.

 

“I always intended to come back and give the League of Ireland a real try and show people what I can do, but injuries set me back when I was younger.

 

"Goals is one thing the club has struggled with this year, but even in training, the competition between the strikers is great, it's pushing everybody on and it ups the ante going forward.

 

"My aim now is to nail down a spot in the team."

 

The Ballinasloe native is eligible to play immediately and goes straight into the squad for Saturday night's visit to Sligo Rovers.