Football: A.E.T

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Byline: MARK McINTOSH/ALEX McGREEVY

BAKER WINGS IN FOR GLENAVON

GLENAVON are set to clinch their first signing since the transfer window opened with a shock swoop for Shelbourne winger Dessie Baker.

Baker was thought to be on his way to Mid-Ulster rivals Portadown after Shels failed to win the eircom League but Colin Malone was quick to tie up a deal.

Linfield have also been sniffing, but due to financial restrictions in place at Windsor Park they were never in the running to secure his services.

Baker is a highly talented player and has been watched by several Irish League clubs in the past three years.

Portadown thought they …