Shamrock Rovers have signed goalkeeper Russell Payne from German club SV Elversberg 07.
Payne, a US national from Washington DC, was capped at U21 & U23 level and has previous experience playing in Holland and Germany.
He also had a spell at Derry City where he received Goalkeeper of the Year in 2002. Russell has agreed a two-year contract with the Hoops.
On Shamrock Rovers’ official website, www.shamrockrovers.ie, Liam Buckley said he is delighted to have a 'keeper of Russell's calibre and experience in the squad.
Rovers' former goalkeeper Barry Ryan yesterday joined Dublin City after he completed a nine month suspension after failing a dope test last September.
Filed by Barry J Whyte
