Shane McGinty gets a debut win with Ballymena United

Shane McGinty made his Ballymena United debut in a 2-0 win at Dungannon Swifts this afternoon.

McGinty replaced Ryan Mayse for the last 14 minutes at Stangmore Park as David Jeffrey’s Sky Blues got their 2018/19 season off to a winning start. 

Willie Faulkner got the opening goal for Ballymena in the 32nd minute and captain Tony Kane tucked home from a penalty in the 53rd minute.

Christopher Hegarty was sent off in the 71st minute for Dungannon.

McGinty signed with Ballymena in the summer following Ballinamallard United’s relegation.

The St Johnston man almost marked his debut with a goal, but the midfielder rattled the crossbar.