Hylton signing will please fans, says Kettlewell
ROSS County have signed winger Jermaine Hylton from Motherwell while letting Josh Mullin leave the club.
Former Swindon and Solihull Moors player Hylton had an impressive debut season at Fir Park but all five of his appearances this term have come off the bench.
The 28- year- old has signed on for the rest of the season.
County manager Stuart Kettlewell told the club’s official website: “Jermaine is a great addition to our group. He is a player I have liked for a while and we are delighted to be able to take him to Dingwall.
“There is no doubting his pedigree, given the part he played in Motherwell having such a successful campaign last season and taking them to Europe.
“He has pace, quality and technical ability which is exactly the kind of qualities we want to bring to our group. I look forward to seeing him progress and develop here and I am sure his addition will be warmly welcomed by our fans.”
A club statement added: “In other news, Josh Mullin departs Ross County following a request he has made to leave the club.”
The former
Livingston mid
fielder scored 16 goals in his first two seasons in Dingwall and made five appearances this term.
Motherwell, meanwhile, have re- signed Devante Cole after letting Hylton move to County.
Forward Cole scored four goals in a six- month loan spell from Wigan at the start of last season before returning to England to sign for Doncaster.
The 25- year- old has joined until the end of the campaign.
Manager Stephen Robinson told Motherwell’s official website: “Obviously we have worked with Devante before, so we know what we are getting from him.
“He give us options all across the forward line and adds pace. He has proven he can score goals coming in from the wider positions and he will add real competition to the front line.”
Hylton scored four goals in 41 appearances and had an impressive debut campaign but all five of his outings this term came off the bench as Robinson claimed the winger was not fit enough to start.
His chances of getting himself back in the team were further diminished as Robinson switched formation to a 3- 5- 2.
The Motherwell boss said: “We wish Jermaine good luck and all the best for his future.
“At his age he wanted regular football. This was a good opportunity for him and we feel the way he has conducted himself deserved that chance to leave now.”