Seanan Clucas hails Carrick Rangers project as he opens up on Glentoran departure

Seanan Clucas says what Carrick Rangers are trying to do as a club is something he "wants to be a part of".

The midfielder revealed his reasons for opting for Carrick following his departure from Glentoran after four years. Clucas' said he did not fit into the Glens schedule due to his work commitments, but with a number of options in front of him the project at Taylors Avenue was the one which appealed to him the most.

“I am really happy to get the deal done,” Clucas told the Carrick Rangers website. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Glentoran but with work commitments, I couldn’t fit into their schedule moving forward.

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“I had different options and the most appealing of those was Carrick. Everything lined up really well in terms of the thoughts and ambitions of the Club.

“I met Stuart (King) and Peter (Clarke) and what they’re trying to do with the Club moving forward, along with owner Michael Smith, is something I want to be a part of.”

Clucas is Carrick's first capture for next season and boss Stuart King is delighted to have secured the services of one of the "best midfielders in the country."

“Seanan is someone I have wanted to bring to our club for a long time," said King. "I am a big admirer of his energy in the middle of the park and he is respected as one of the best midfielders in the country.

“He is close to a lot of the lads in the squad so I know he will enjoy his football here while improving us at the same time. I want to keep adding quality to my squad and I am delighted the Board has supported us in bringing Seanan to our club.”

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