Gary Hamilton says new signing Niall Quinn is one of the "top three" left-sided players in the Irish League.
The Lurgan Blues boss is delighted to have brought Quinn to Mourneview Park following the expiration of his contract with Linfield.
The 29-year-old full-back has won every honour in the game during the past decade at Windsor Park and Hamilton says he "can't wait" to begin working with him at Glenavon.
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“For me, it’s a big signing for the football club,” he told the club media.
“He has been one of Linfield’s most consistent players. Unfortunately last season he was injured and came back for the last seven or eight games of the season, but before that he would have been one of the first names on the team sheet.
“For us to be able to be able to attract a player of that calibre while other clubs were looking him is a massive thing.
“I can’t wait to get working with him. During my time back home his probably been one of the best left-hand sided players that I’ve seen. He’s definitely in the top three.
“He can play in numerous positions including left back, left wing and centre midfield. He’s also played right back and right wing for Linfield so his versatility is massive for a club like ours.
“He has a great attitude. He is a school teacher, he’s level headed but he has a drive to be the best."
After bringing in Quinn along with Stephen Teggart and Bobby Deane, Hamilton feels he will have a good squad at his disposal for next season if they can add a replacement for Matthew Fitzpatrick, who has joined Linfield.
“We know that we need a striker now," he said.
"We might have to be patient on that front, but if we can get a striker along with the three signings that we have made we’ll have a good squad again this coming season.
“I really feel Niall will vastly improve the squad and I look forward to seeing him in a Glenavon shirt.”
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