The powerful, yet agile forward is a Northern Ireland international with five international goals to his name
Signed from Burnley for £3m in the summer of 2008 on a five-year deal, the Northern Ireland international was also coveted by the likes of Fulham and Celtic. ~
Tall, agile and direct, he is comfortable with the ball at his feet, but much of his reputation rests on his impressive scoring exploits for his country – his returns for Burnley in the Championship were relatively modest by comparison: 10 goals in 89 starts.
However, there is more to him than just scoring. Lafferty can drop back and play in an attacking left midfield role, and at his age he can only improve under Smith’s studious gaze.