Magennis keen to develop with Dons

06 July 2010 18:30
Northern Ireland striker Josh Magennis believes he has found the perfect place to develop his game after signing for Aberdeen. The 19-year-old, who was handed a free transfer by Cardiff City, joined international team-mate Rory McArdle in linking up with Mark McGhee's side this summer. Magennis scored one goal in 10 Cardiff appearances, all but one of which came as a substitute, and he feels he can speed up his progress in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. Magennis, who made his Northern Ireland debut against Turkey in May, said: "I came and spoke to Mark and his assistant Scott Leitch and I made the decision it would help me develop my game. "At Cardiff you have (Michael) Chopra and (Jay) Bothroyd, who are great strikers. For a young lad coming through it's hard to progress. "Not getting the contract there just makes me hungrier and hopefully that will help Aberdeen."

Source: PA