Winger Francis Murphy is extending his spell at Cliftonville

Cliftonville winger Francis Murphy has agreed a new two-year contract with the north Belfast club.

Murphy rejoined Cliftonville in May 2007 after spells with Coleraine and Lisburn Distillery.

Meanwhile, former Banbridge Town player Paul Alexander will be a new face at Solitude having impressed boss Eddie Patterson in pre-season trial matches.

Alexander, who can play either full-back or midfield on the left, has signed a one-year contract.

Cliftonville play Portadown in a friendly match on Thursday night at Solitude.