Rory Hale move marks deal double for Cliftonville

By Patrick Van Dort

Published 23rd Dec 2020, 21:34 GMT

Cliftonville have signed Rory Hale from Crusaders. Pic by Stephen Hamilton.

Rory Hale has made a derby switch with his move from Crusaders to Cliftonville.

The 24-year-old midfielder is the second signing confirmed this week by the Solitude side.

Goalkeeper Aaron McCarey was announced by Cliftonville on Tuesday.

It marks a return to the Reds for Hale following time spent on the Cliftonville Academy books before joining Aston Villa in 2015.

Hale also lined out for Galway United and Derry City before a deal at the Crues.

However, Crusaders released a statement earlier this month highlighting that “Rory Hale has been placed on the transfer list at his own request - the club have reluctantly accepted this and are open to offers”.

Hale has been capped by Republic of Ireland under 21s.

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