Striker Aaron Drinan has joined League Two Leyton Orient on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

“I’ve been speaking to the club, over the last week or so to try and get something sorted. Now I’m here, I can’t wait to get started,” the Cork-born striker told the O’s official website.

“The first meeting I had with the manager [Kenny Jackett], he sold the club to me, the plans he had for me and the plans for the club.”

Jackett added: “He strengthens our frontline, and he has a little bit of everything. He’s 6ft 1, he’s quite quick and will attack the first ball, as well as get down the sides of defenders.

“I have seen a lot of potential in him and I’m really pleased he has dropped down a level to join Leyton Orient.

“He bolsters our attacking options, and with his pace and strength I think he’ll cause trouble for defenders.

“He’s 23, and I think he’s coming into his strongest years. I’ve seen enough to know I want to work with him, and I think he’ll be a real asset for us. I think he’ll be a real asset for us.”

Drinan joined the Blues from Waterford in January 2018 and spent time on loan at Sutton United, back at the League of Ireland club, Ayr United and in Sweden with GAIS before finally making his Town debut last August.

The former Irish U21 international went on to make eight starts and 16 sub appearances for the Blues, scoring once.

Drinan is the 20th contracted professional have left Town since the end of the season plus the four remaining loanees.

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Bluefox added 20:22 - Jun 28 a little bit of irony that he is going to Orient, the club where Macualey Bonne, now with us, rediscovered his potential. Although then at non league level. Physical forwards generally don't reach their potential until into their 20s (as was the case with Darl Murphy) so it will be interesting to see whether Drinan can progress. Plenty of work rate and some nice touches, but needs to be more of a threat in front of goal. I wish him well.

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Saxonblue74 added 20:37 - Jun 28 I wish the lad well, but simply not good enough. Do you not all remember that sinking feeling last season? A goal or two behind and the substitution is made. Chasing the game so an "attacking" option is deployed.......Drinan or Jackson.
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flyingdutchman added 07:42 - Jun 29 Thank God we never got jackett as manager
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