Carson joins Portadown after Ballymena departure

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Former Northern Ireland international Josh Carson has joined Portadown after leaving Ballymena United.

The 32-year-old midfielder left Ballymena after 18 months at the Showgrounds, when he made the switch from Coleraine.

He previously played for Ipswich Town, York City and Linfield, and he won four Northern Ireland caps while playing in England.

Currie said he had been a "huge fan" of Carson "for many years", and he has "undoubted pedigree and quality".

"He's hungry and I could feel that from him right from our first conversations," he said.

"I totally expect him to quickly become a big favourite at our club, I'm sure our supporters will appreciate this lad."

Carson said he was "over the moon" to make the move to Shamrock Park.

"I'm hungry, passionate and I've a burning desire to be successful," he sad.

"What to expect from me is nothing less than 100% every time I cross that white line."

Portadown have also announced that midfielder Ryan Mayse has left the club to join Premier Intermediate side Dergview.