Finn Harps have confirmed the signing of experienced centre-back Joe Gorman.
Gorman is yet another off-season addition for the Ballybofey men who will be pushing for promotion once again to the League of Ireland Premier Division next season.
A product of the Crewe Alexandra academy, Gorman has formed a journeyman career across the UK and Ireland as a dependable option.
His career has seen the Dubliner be a part of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle squad, before returning to Ireland, playing for Bray Wanderers and Drogheda United. He also made appearances across the water for the likes of Maidenhead United, Airdrieonians, Biggleswade United, Blyth Spartans and Clyde.
The 30-year-old then made the switch to Cliftonville until signing with Longford in 2020, playing a prominent part in their promotion to the Premier Division that year.
He has also played with Galway United, Treaty United, Bray Wanderers, Lucan United, Warrenpoint Town and most recently Bluebell United in Dublin.
Harps boss Darren Murphy told club media that: “I’m really happy to have Joe on board. He brings a wealth of experience having competed in both the Irish League and League of Ireland. He knows the division, and his knowledge and leadership will be a massive boost to what is a young squad.”
Speaking after signing, Harps’ latest recruit said: “I’m buzzing to get going. Harps are a great club, and once Murph laid out his plans for the season and the role I can play it was a no brainer. I’m just excited to get going now and get to work in January to build for what will hopefully be a big 2025.”
Gorman becomes the 12th player to commit to playing at Finn Park for the 2025 season, alongside Oisin Cooney, Lucas Daunhauer, Kevin Jordan, Darragh Coyle, Max Hutchison, David Cawley, Tony McNamee, Gavin McAteer, Gavin Gilmore, Aaron McLaughlin and Max Johnston.
