'I’ve heard good things about the club': Cork City sign former Leicester City defender

George Heaven and Gordon Walker have joined Cork City ahead of the start of their First Division campaign next month

Cork City manager Colin Healy: Happy with the defensive reinforcements signed up ahead of the new season. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Cork City have signed defensive reinforcements in the shape of George Heaven and Gordon Walker, the club have announced.

Heaven, who has spent a number of years at Leicester City, said he was keen to get the club "back where it belongs" after City were relegated last season.