Finn Harps add Derry City pair on loan

Dave Rogers says he is 'excited' at the prospect of working with Caoimhin Porter and Daithi McCallion, after recruiting the Derry City duo on loan.

Porter and McCallion have made loan moves to Finn Harps as new manager Rogers' squad begins to take shape

The arrival of the Derry City pair comes hot on the heels of the announcement that four Harps Academy prospects - Sean O’Donnell, Kevin Jordan, Brendan McLaughlin and Shaunie Bradley – have signed senior contracts.

Porter, a fullback by trade, made three league appearances for the Candystripes last season, notching two assists in a 3-2 victory over Bohemians.

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McCallion, a towering centre half who is a Northern Ireland underage international, made his Derry City debut against UCD back in April.

“I am truly excited to begin working daily with Daithí and Caoimhin and playing a part in both of their progression into senior football,” Rogers said.

“I have no doubts when they don our famous blue and white jersey that our fans will be fully behind them week in week out.”

Rogers is good friends with the Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins and believes these signings fit neatly into his ethos.

He said: “I know how highly Ruaidhri thinks of Daithí and Caoimhin and that he sees their long term futures in the first team at Derry City.

“I have followed the progress of both Daithí and Caoimhin over the past couple of years and they fit perfectly into the calibre and profile of players I aim to bring to Finn Harps.

“Young, enthusiastic, passionate, energetic and full of potential and both of the players had a real desire to come and play here in Ballybofey."