The new faces keep on arriving at Stangmore Park with Joe McCready becoming the latest to sign for Dungannon Swifts this summer.
In McCready's case, however, it is more of a return to an old stomping ground after previously being on the books of the Co. Tyrone club ten years ago.
He left to continue his career with Coleraine before spending time with Limavady United, Institute and, most recently, almost 17 months with Ballymena United.
Speaking to the official club website, McCready said: "I’m thrilled to be signing again for Dungannon. It was a fast process. Dean only contacted me a couple of days ago but I’m happy it was sorted out without any hassle.
"I had a frustrating time at Ballymena with the lack of game time and that was my main priority – to get more game time and start enjoying my football again. Dean’s vision for Dungannon appealed to me and hopefully I can help in any way I can to achieve that.
"Last season was unacceptable for a club like Dungannon who should be pushing for mid table finishes at least, and Dean won’t accept anything less than that.
"Dean has recruited well and looks to play football the right way and that, I think, is what sold it to me in the end. I just can’t wait to get started!”
And manager Dean Shiels was delighted to welcome his latest acquisition back to the club.
"Joe is a brilliant signing for us, he will give us that extra bit of quality up top that we were lacking last season.
"He is a player that I have admired for a long time, technically very good and he will suit the way we want to play.
"He has the hunger and the desire to play and score goals and I feel his ability is right up there with some of the top attackers in the league.”
