David Jeffrey MBE delighted as Portadown announce contract extension for pair
Portadown have confirmed that two first-team players have signed new contracts to remain at Shamrock Park.
First up is the versatile Jack Scott who joined the Ports in January from Coleraine, where he has amassed 14 appearances so far after scoring on his debut against Annagh United in the Irish Cup.
Scott has also appeared for Linfield and Carrick Rangers in his Irish League career and Ports boss David Jeffrey MBE was pleased to see the Tandragee man put pen-to-paper on the extension.
He told Portadown’s official website: “Following meeting Jack and his father this week, it was clear to me that Jack wants to remain at Portadown and both he and his father see Jack’s immediate future here at Shamrock Park.
“I’ve great admiration for Jack as a player and as a person. We spoke about what is expected going forward, but what pleased me most is how much Jack wants to be part of our and the club’s plans going forward.”
Also inking a new deal is the experienced Aaron Traynor who has made 57 appearances for the club over two spells.
The former Lisburn Distillery, Carrick Rangers, Coleraine and Cliftonville man spent the second half of the season as part of the coaching team, firstly under Niall Currie and then stepping in alongside Gary Thompson for the final two games of the season.
On the the defender’s new deal, Jeffrey added: “Aaron is a senior pro who has an impressive attitude and what struck me most is how much, like Jack, he wants to help the club move forward.
"He’s up for the fight in regard to competition for places and that’s something I love to see in my players.”
The duo follow Rabby Tabu Minzamba, Gary Thompson, Aaron McCarey and Luke Chapman in signing fresh terms as Jeffrey has wasted no time in getting down to business in his new role as Portadown boss.
There has been three departures from the squad as Shay McCartan, Jordan Gibson and Ben Quinn will leave Portadown at the conclusion of their contracts this summer, whilst defender Steven McCullough has been placed on the transfer list at his own request.