Carrick Rangers January transfers
- Published
January signings so far: Mikey Place (Finn Harps), Lorcan Donnelly (Glentoran - loan), Matthew Olosunde (unattached)
January departures so far: Jack Scott (Coleraine - end of loan)
Given the scale of Carrick Rangers' injury crisis, Stephen Baxter will probably be forced to go into the January market to bring in reinforcements in a number of positions, either on loan or on permanent deals.
A goalkeeper was high on the list after Baxter confirmed that Nathan Gartside will be out for a while after picking up a thigh injury. They have moved to add Lorcan Donnelly on loan from Glentoran to add to Scott Pengelly.
More attacking options will also be desirable after Ryan Waide was forced off in the 7-0 thrashing against Glentoran and could be out for a while.
Jack Scott being recalled early from his loan by Coleraine is a blow given the versatile 23-year-old had been one of Carrick's more impressive players in a difficult run.
Next five fixtures: Queen's University (H, Irish Cup) - 10 January; Linfield (H) - 13 January; Cliftonville (A) - 17 January; Dungannon Swifts (H) 24 January; Portadown (A) - 31 January