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LIAM COOGANS today admitted that he can't wait to get started after completing his dream move to Huddersfield Town.

The 17-year-old hitkid has left League One Airdrieonians to join the Terriers on an initial two-year deal.

The English Sky Bet Championship side have paid a five-figure fee for the youngster's services after he impressed on trial at the end of last year.

And the striker, who has scored five goals since making his first-team debut for the Diamonds just 17 months ago, insists he's ready to go.

Coogans, who also had trials with Celtic and Blackburn Rovers, said: "I can't believe that it has actually happened. It's an amazing feeling.

"I went down there on trial and they've obviously they liked me and have kept an eye on me. Now they've come back to do a deal.

(Image: Robert Dalzell/Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser)

"Huddersfield are a massive club and I'm really happy to be signing for them. The training facilities are brilliant. I can't wait to get down there and get started.

"I think I'll be starting with the under-18s but obviously my aim is to get into the first team."

Coogans was a full-time apprentice at Airdrie and trained every day as part of club director Chris Ewing's Edusport Academy.

And he praised the Diamonds for giving him his big break.

He added: "I'd like to thank my agents, MOBO Sports, and Airdrie for everything they have done for me, especially the under-20s manager Stephen Findlay who did a lot for me.

"I came to Airdrie on trial and played five or six games for the under-17s before Stephen gave me a chance in the under-19s who he was managing at the time. He then pushed me towards the first team."