Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell describes Josh Magennis as a “amazing” addition to his squad.
The Northern Ireland striker scored his first goal since joining Exeter in the summer in City’s 2-0 victory against Shrewsbury Town four days ago.
The 34-year-old also scored in his country’s 5-0 victory over Bulgaria 48 hours ago, after going 10 games without a goal.
“He’s been amazing in so many different ways,” Caldwell remarked ahead of his team’s League Two game against Reading on Tuesday.
“Obviously, as a number nine, you’re going to be assessed on goals; that’s why we signed him: to be the focal point and score goals.
“But I believe Josh provides much more than goals in terms of his experience, his
On a daily basis, characters move throughout the place. “What he’s brought in terms of that, the culture that we now have, he’s a very big part of what we do.”
The experienced former Charlton, Hull City, and Bolton Wanderers forward joined Exeter from Wigan Athletic.
Caldwell has 80 caps and expects that scoring goals in consecutive games for the first time since April would give him a boost.
“When you’re doing well, it breeds confidence,” Caldwell told BBC Radio Devon.
“He went away with Northern Ireland and had a successful trip in terms of results and goals.
“He returns in a great mood and maintains it on Thursday.
“We are happy to have him. He’s been a significant signing for He has had a significant impact on the entire football club, and we hope he can continue to score goals.
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