Airdrieonians have delivered an early Christmas current for followers after asserting the signing of Northern Irish defender Jay Riley.
The 18-year-old has been with the Diamonds for the reason that begin of the season however after celebrating his 18th birthday on Thursday, his registration has been authorised and might now be a part of up with the primary workforce squad for aggressive motion.
Diamonds participant boss Rhys McCabe is delighted to get Riley concerned and stated: “Jay has clearly been in for quite a lot of months now, there was a little bit of a stumbling block with the worldwide clearance which is unlucky.
“It’s given him a wee little bit of time to return in and settle and get used to how we’re working, and he’s come on very well.
“He’s positively one with a great future forward of him.”
Former Coleraine star Riley stated: “I’ve been right here for fairly a very long time, simply ready to get signed! I’ve been buzzing to get at it and I can’t wait to get began.
“The NL Cup was a great whereas in the past now, to be honest - there’s been just a few coaching periods achieved since then, so I’ve improved since then.
“It’s a great customary - it’s going to be powerful, however I feel I’ll cope nicely with it so long as just a few of the boys give me a hand!”
Riley may make his debut at residence to Edinburgh on January 2 when Airdrie are subsequent in motion.
Final night time they ended the 12 months on a excessive with a 4-2 win over Montrose at Hyperlinks Park.
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