Raymond Foy: joined Ballinamallard on loan.
Derry City midfielder Raymond Foy has joined Irish League club Ballinamallard United on loan until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old who, after finishing his university studies, was promoted to the City first team from the club’s reserves, made six appearances for the Brandywell club this season.
A City spokesperson said: “We would like to wish Raymond every success with The Mallards, and we look forward to him joining back up with us next July 1st.”
United manager Whitey Anderson said he was delighted to acquire the services of the 21 year old, who comes from Castlefin in Donegal.
He said: “Raymond comes highly recommended and it’s an agreement that suits both clubs.
“There are various scenarios going on within the squad and this signing is one that could prove very beneficial in the long term.
“Raymond is a competitive, energetic midfielder who can play a holding role or a more advanced one if needed.
“He likes to get on the ball and play and he will fit in with what we want to do this season.
“His attitude and desire is something that has appealed to me, and competition for places centrally is going to be fierce.”
Anderson concluded: “It’s up to all our mdfielders now to claim a place for the first game of the season when pre-season starts in two weeks.”
Before joining Derry, Foy captained St Kevin’s Boys Club in Dublin at under-16 level and played for Finn Harps senior team in 2011.
He played for Carlow Institute of Technology 2010-13 and represented the Irish Universities at the World Student Games in Russia last year.
He has had trials at Southampton, QPR and Aberdeen.
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