Derry City have received a huge boost ahead of next month’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division season with midfielder Barry McNamee returning to the club on a one-year deal.
The 26-year-old Ramelton man joins after a year with Cork City, returning for a second spell with the Candystripes where he has made over 150 appearances.
McNamee returns as very much the elder statesman of a City midfield which will feature both Greg Sloggett and Ciaron Harkin and his experience will be vital as City look to improve on 2017’s disappointing league campaign.
One of the men that McNamee will be battling with for a starting spot will be younger brother Shane.
Shane was on the scoresheet against Cockhill Celtic in City’s opening friendly on Friday night, and was a regular on the bench last season.
Derry have beaten off a number of Premier Division clubs to secure the services ofMcNamee.
Manager Declan Devine said: "Barry McNamee ticks every box for every manager.
"He is a good person, he is an incredible central midfield player, he has got energy, he has got quality, he scores goals.
"He is a quality, quality player and I think any manager who wouldn’t be interested in signing Barry McNamee would be off their head to be honest."
