Dungannon Swifts bring in Ryan Mayse and Matty Smyth

Defender Smyth arrives at Stangmore Park from Ballinamallard United, having spent time at Stevenage and he is looking forward to the challenge.

“First and foremost I’m looking forward to the opportunity of playing football again and I’m glad to have the opportunity to play again the Premiership," he told the club website.

"Hopefully I can add to the Swifts squad and do our best to remain in the Premiership over the coming months.

"It was a really difficult decision to leave my boyhood club but Kris (Lindsay) had approached me before this occasion and I believe now is the right time for me to make the move.

"I know Shane McGinty and obviously 'Maysie' (Ryan Mayse) both from Ballinamallard and I look forward to reuniting with them as well as getting to know the rest of the squad.”

Mayse rejoins the Swifts from the Mallards after spell at Ballymena United and he said it was an easy decision to come back.

“Coming back to Dungannon was an easy decision as I know what this club is all about," he said.

"The club itself is full of good people from top to bottom and I appreciate that.

"All I’ve known is football from a young age, so every Saturday without a match to prepare for was somewhat confusing as I didn’t know what to do with myself. I’m glad to be back involved in the Premiership again, as a player you always want to play at the highest level possible.

"In my eyes Ballinamallard is a Premier club so the only difference was we weren’t playing matches. Hopefully I’ll get involved in a few games soon.

"I’ve heard nothing but positive and good reports about Kris Lindsay from previous players and current players and when I spoke to him I knew this move was the right fit for me.

"He’s got a great knowledge of the game and had a great career so I can only learn from him and hopefully he can get the best out of me.”

Lindsay is thrilled to have brought the duo in.

“I’m delighted to get both Matty and Ryan signed up," he said.

"They are both in areas that we need strengthened in. Matty, I have tried to sign on a couple of occasions since I came to Dungannon and I’m delighted to finally get the deal over the line.

"He’s a good age but he comes with a lot of experience having captained Ballinamallard in the Premiership before. He now needs to grasp this opportunity and I am certain that he will.

"Ryan has obviously been here before and gives us another option, attacking wise. He is only 27 and he brings something to the squad that we probably don’t have, with his enthusiasm and energy on the pitch.

"Over all I’m thrilled to get them both signed and hopefully they can hit the ground running come Saturday.”