Drogheda United are delighted to announce the signing of defender George Cooper on a season-long loan from EFL League One side Mansfield Town.
Cooper came through Mansfield’s academy, and signed his first professional deal in May 2021, making his first team debut later that year in the EFL Trophy.
The defender made over 60 appearances during loan spells at Kettering Town in National League North, while also making a number of further first team appearances at Mansfield Town.
Cooper joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan in September, but saw the move cut short after he suffered a shoulder injury during an FA Cup win against Leek Town.
“George is an excellent player and meets the profile of what we look for in our defenders,” said manager Kevin Doherty.
“He is a big, mobile, strong and athletic defender, and from his first session with us we can see he is vocal and commanding in defence.
“I’ve watched George for a long time and he has really impressed me every time I have seen him.
“He really wanted to join and he has a hunger to play and that’s what we were looking for. I’m delighted to get him in,” Doherty explained.