Horgan signs for 2019

Galway United are delighted to announce that Christopher Horgan has renewed his contract with the club for 2019.

Full-back Horgan, 19, made his senior debut against Athlone Town in July in Alan Murphy’s first game in charge as Galway United manager.

Horgan went on to make seven more appearances for United, making the right-back spot his own for the remainder of the season.

The young defender’s progression started at United when he joined the club’s under-19 team two seasons ago. Horgan took the captain’s armband in 2018 before making the step up to senior football.

Speaking to www.galwayunitedfc.ie about his latest additions, Alan Murphy said: “Chris is one of the Horgans. He’s professional, an athlete and very dedicated. He’s a real winner and it’s a great combination of ingredients to bring to the club.

“I gave Chris his debut last season, but it’s not today or yesterday that I started to work with him. It’s an ongoing relationship, I can see his development over the last number of years, he’s got a long way to go, but he’s definitely hungry and ambitious to continue his progression.

“Chris is only a young kid, but he’s already a leader, both on and off the pitch. He ticks all the boxes for a player looking to kick-off ProjectDNA.

“He’s really crucial, as are many of the up and coming players breaking through, who will be cementing their places in senior setups in the next couple of years.”