Ballymena United recruit former Motherwell and Watford man: ‘I need to play men's football'
The 19 year-old started his career at Motherwell before joining EFL Championship side Watford in 2023. During his time at Vicarage Road he gained first team experience with loan stints at non-league clubs Kings Langley and Potter's Bar.
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