Another key signing for Cork City as Conor McCormack pens two-year deal

The champions Cork City have made their second significant squad signing in as many days as midfielder Conor McCormack has committed to another two years on Leeside.

 

The news comes hot on heels of confirmation that his partner in the engine room, Gearóid Morrissey, has put his John Hancock on a deal covering the same period.

 

With many of his squad members in high demand after helping the Rebel Army to their first league title in 12 years, John Caulfield has moved quickly to tie down his important men.

 

McCormack signed for City ahead of the current season following a successful year with Derry City, whom he helped to attain European football for the first time in three seasons.

 

“I am delighted with the way the season has gone,” McCormack told City's official website.

 



“We have wrapped up the league and we still have a cup final to look forward to. I couldn’t have hoped for a better first season, so am delighted to sign for another two years.

 

“I am pleased that I came in and did well and I have been happy with my performances, but I can still improve and hopefully, over the next two years, people will see the best of me.

 

“It’s every player’s dream to play at the highest level and, in this country, that is winning the league and going on to play in the Champions League.”

 



Caulfield added: “He came into his own this year, he is in the prime of his career and will be a phenomenal player for us over the next two years.

 

“He is a natural leader, he has a massive presence on the training ground and in the dressing room. He has had a massive influence since he came in and there is much more of that to come.

 

“We need players who are in their prime and can play under the pressure of winning trophies, playing in front of big crowds every week.

 

“They are the type of players we need to keep us at the top and challenging for trophies.”

 

Former Manchester United trainee McCormack spent time with Triestina in Italy before returning to Ireland with Shamrock Rovers in 2011.

 

The Carlingford native helped the Hoops to the league title that year and played an important role as Michael O'Neill's side became the first Irish team to reach the Europa League group stage.

 

He left Tallaght at the end of the 2014 to join their south Dublin rivals St Patrick's Athletic and was part of the Saints side to win the FAI Cup for the first time in 53 years.