Darren Pratley | The Jack Army will enjoy watching Ethan in action

Former Swansea City midfielder Darren Pratley believes Ethan Galbraith will prove a hit with the Jack Army after sealing his move from Leyton Orient.

The 24-year-old Northern Ireland international has joined the Swans for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance, and signed a three-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months.

Pratley, who made 199 Swansea appearances between 2006 and 2011 and scored the famous long-range clincher against Nottingham Forest to send the club to Wembley in his final season, has played with Galbraith at Orient over last two seasons.

And Pratley knows supporters will give his former teammate a warm welcome in SA1.

“I think Ethan will be loved down there by the Jack Army,” said Pratley, who announced his retirement from playing on Thursday as he moves into a coaching role with Leyton Orient.

“He is a brilliant player. He is versatile, he can play midfield or he can play right-back but push up into those midfield areas.

“He is very good technically, but he is also tenacious and will give his all.

“He is an international player, one of the best players I have ever played with, to be honest, even though I have only played with him these last couple of years.

“I am sure he will be great for Swansea, I am looking forward to seeing him play for a distance.

“I can’t believe he has left because he doesn’t want to be coached by me! But, in all seriousness, Swansea fans have got a great player there, and I know they will take him in and look after him.

“I wish him good luck as a Jack.”