Derry City's Jordan Allan goes out on loan to Coleraine

Irish League Premiership club Coleraine have signed Derry City striker Jordan Allan.

The Scot (pictured) has joined the Bannsiders on loan until January.

The 21-year-old said he was “delighted” to be moving to the Showgrounds.

He tweeted: “Looking forward to meeting the boys and getting started.”

Revealing he attended Coleraine’s 4-1 home win over Glentoran on Friday night, he added: “The lads look sharp so I don't expect to walk into the team."

He added:: "Joining Coleraine is a great opportunity to find my feet again. I haven't played as much as I hoped at Derry."

Allan was one of the first signings made by Kenny Shiels after he took over the managerial reins at the Brandywell.

He had spells with Morton, Montrose and Albion moving joining the Candystripes along with Harry Monaghan in December.

Allan began his career with Dundee United and played with their under-20 side before leaving to seek first team football in the lower division of the Scottish game.