It has been a busy window for Carrick Rangers, who are in no man’s land in the Irish Premiership relegation/promotion play-off place.

While a run of victories could see them challenge the teams above them, manager Stephen Baxter will be hoping his new recruits can help fire Carrick to Irish Cup glory. They face Dungannon Swifts in the last eight.

Defender Ethan Boyle is a familiar face to the Irish League after a spell with Linfield, while Reece Webb and Cian O’Malley also arrive from League of Ireland First Division side Wexford.

Carrick are the league’s lowest scorers with 21 goals in 24 matches, and Baxter has recruited striker Jack Hastings on loan from Larne, and attacking players Jack O’Reilly and Shane Forbes.

Former Larne goalkeeper Jack McIntyre was another late addition at Taylors Avenue after leaving Ayr United.

Emmett McGuckin has left the club to join Limavady United, while Ben McCauley and Ronan Kalla have moved onto pastures new.

In: Ethan Boyle (Wexford), Reece Webb (Wexford), Cian O’Malley (Wexford), Shane Forbes (Athlone Town), Jack O’Reilly (Ytterhogdals IK), Jack McIntyre (Ayr United), Luke O’Brien (St Pat’s Athletic), Jack Hastings (Larne – loan).

Out: Ben McCauley (Coagh United), Ronan Kalla (Newington), Emmett McGuckin (Limavady United), Jaydyn Whiters (Ballyclare Comrades).