Stephen Baxter delight as Carrick Rangers land 'one of the most technically gifted players in the league'
Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter has hailed new signing Jordan Forsythe as “one of the most technically gifted players in the league” after his arrival from Crusaders.
Forsythe was a key member of Baxter’s squad during a golden period of success at Seaview – the midfielder made 448 appearances across his 11-year stay in North Belfast, winning two Premiership titles and three Irish Cup crowns.
The 35-year-old becomes the latest player to reunite with boss Baxter at Taylor’s Avenue after the likes of Adam Lecky, Billy Joe Burns, Matthew Snoddy and Jimmy Callacher.
Carrick are looking to build on last season’s success – they amassed a club-record 53 Premiership points to seal a seventh-placed finish – and Baxter is thrilled to have secured Forsythe’s services.
“I am delighted to announce the arrival of Jordan Forsythe to Carrick Rangers FC,” said Baxter. “Jordan is a player I know very well and is such a great footballer, fantastic person and leader in the changing room.
"He can play multiple positions and has shown in his career he is one of the most technically gifted players in the league.
"We are excited to welcome Jordan to the football club and look forward to seeing him in the amber army shirt very soon.”
Forsythe’s arrival comes after Carrick confirmed seven players were departing the club – Reece Glendinning, Cameron Stewart, Eoghan McCawl, Matthew Olosunde, Keke Jeffers, Josh Andrews and Ryan McKay (returning to parent club Linfield after loan spell).