Versatile midfielder Killian Phillips has joined the club on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old arrives from English Premier League side Crystal Palace but spent the first half of this season on loan at Wycombe Wanderers making 30 appearances for the EFL League One side.

Killian started his professional career with Drogheda United quickly establishing himself as a first-time regular making 31 appearances in 2021 for the County Louth side.

After a breakthrough season in the League of Ireland, the Dubliner moved to the EPL in January 2022 when he joined Crystal Palace.

A regular in the Eagles’ Under 21 side, he made his senior debut for the Selhurst Park Club in August 2022, starting the Carabao Cup tie against Oxford United.

The Republic of Ireland U21 international had a successful loan spell at Shrewsbury Town last season which saw him win the club’s Young Player of the Season award.“I’m pleased to bring Killian to the club as he’s a player we’ve admired for some time”, said manager Barry Robson.

“He’s energetic, hardworking and his strength of character is matched by his technical ability.

“He’s proven this season already that he’s capable given the number of games he has amassed. He’s put in some big performances, including a man of the match display, scoring for Ireland U21’s against Italy.

“He’s very good in both boxes and will add a real versatility to our midfield options.

“He has the right mentality to fit into our squad and we look forward to working with him in the second half of the season.”

Killian will go straight into the squad for the visit of Dundee to Pittodrie on Tuesday evening.

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