Cliftonville have bolstered there defensive options with the signing of defender Jack Keaney from Drogheda United.

The 25-year-old was part of the Drogs side which beat Derry City to lift the FAI Cup last season.

The Donegal native is a former Republic of Ireland international came through the ranks at Sligo Rovers where he played under current Reds assistant boss Gerard Lyttle.

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Keaney spent four-and-a-half years at UCD, where he captained the side, before he made the switch to Drogheda last season helping them to avoid relegation before going on to lift the cup. Keaney could be in line to make his Cliftonville debut tomorrow if his international clearance is received in time.

Meanwhile, Larne have completed their second signing of the January transfer window with the capture of Olatunde Bayode on a short-term deal. The forward arrives at Inver Park from Gibraltar Football League side FC Bruno’s Magpies, linking up again with his former manager Nathan Rooney.

“It will be great to get going in a brand-new league and I think my experience in England, playing in a lot of high speed, intense games, will help me settle in to the NI Football League. Obviously, every time is different, but playing against Crusaders and Derry City in Europe as provided a taste for the style over here and some insight into football over here," said the 25-year-old.

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