Portadown Football Club can confirm that midfielder, Joe McKay and defenders, Jack Ovens and Jake Willis have made loan moves ahead of the 2024/25 season.
All three make loan moves to Premier Intermediate clubs with Joe McKay joining Coagh United, Jack Ovens returning to Queens University and Jake Willis spending the season at Ballymacash Rangers.
All three have signed professional contracts at the club over recent years and have first team appearances with the Ports under their belts with Jack and Jake signing their deals in 2022 and Joe putting pen to paper on his first pro deal at Shamrock Park back in June.
Jack Ovens spent last season on loan with Queens University, making 37 appearances while Jake Willis was with Knockbreda for 2023/24 where he made 38 appearances
On the loan moves, Portadown manager Niall Currie commented
In relation to Joe McKay, we intended on keeping him with us initially for the season but it is clear to see his progress during the early weeks of pre-season and the opportunity came to give him first team experience which he has shown he is ready for.
It is important that with the support of the academy that we make decisions in the best interest of players, the club and the pathway to first team football.
We wish Joe, Jack and Jake every success in their loan moves and look forward to their return.
