Town sign former Portadown defender

Former Portadown defender Stephen Acheson has joined the Crystal Park club, following on from the signing of midfielder Niall Lavery.

The 25 year-old began his career at Shamrock Park, where he clocked up some encouraging first-team appearances for Portadown before a short-term switch to Loughgall. He eventually moved to Annagh in search of regular first-team football.

Acheson, a Portadown native, remained at the Championship One club until this week making the switch to Town.

The defender, who can also play right-back, will come in as a replacement for the recently retired Glen Waddell.