Dubliner Adam Rooney departs Salford City to join non-league Solihull Moors

Dublin born forward Adam Rooney has left Salford City to join non-league outfit Solihull Moors on a two-and-a-half year deal.

The 31-year-old was recently with Salford – after he moved to the Ammies from Aberdeen with prior stints at Birmingham City, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Oldham and Swindon.

“I’m really excited to be here and the club are in a good position at the minute – in the play-offs and that’s where we want to stay,” Rooney told his club’s media team.

“The ambition of the club and where it wants to go enticed me. I’ve had experience of this league now and promotion from it, so I want to bring my experience, hopefully some goals to the team and get us into the Football League.

“I lived in Solihull when I was at Birmingham, so I know the area very well and I enjoyed my time. It’s a really good area and I’m looking forward to getting back down and settling in.

“It’s about getting points on the board now and making sure we stay in and around that mix. Once it comes to the play-offs, you never know what can happen.”

Manager Jimmy Shan added; “Adam is an unbelievable signing not only at this stage of the season but going forward for us. We all know his goal scoring capabilities and it shows the intentions of the football club.

“I’m grateful to the chairman for his backing and it just goes to show his intent as well.

“We have found it difficult to score goals of late and Adam is a proven goal scorer, without putting any pressure on him.

“He gives us a different threat in the box, he’s a natural goal scorer and I’m delighted to welcome him to the club.”