Rangers swoop for Hutchinson

Last week the deal was completed to bring Paul Owens on board from Limavady United and that, coupled with the recruitment of Hutchinson, has meant a couple more players have regrettably gone through the departure door, Nathan McConnell and Gary Rafferty.

“Ballinamallard have been very good in the way this deal was handled. We wrote a letter seeking permission to speak to the player, this was granted and the end product is that he’s joined us for a year,” said Small.

“I have seen Grant playing quite a few times and he is terrific at ball retention. He likes to win possession, get the ball down and play football the right way, and I think he will be a great asset for Carrick Rangers.”

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