After Derry City secured the services of Brian Maher and Adam O'Reilly, new boss Tiernan Lynch has signed ex-Newcastle and Millwall utility player Shane Ferguson for next season's Premier Division campaign
Ferguson, 33, has played 57 times at international level - most recently in March of last year - and previously played at club level for Newcastle, Millwall and Rotherham, as well as with Rangers and Birmingham on loan. He left Rotherham last summer on a free transfer.
The left-sided defender and midfielder has joined on a one year deal, with the option of a second year. The move is the latest secured by new boss Lynch, who has succeeded Ruaidhri Higgins in the Derry hot-seat, with Adam O'Reilly and Brian Maher agreeing new deals in recent days. READ MORE: Derry City stopper Brian Maher wants to make amends for horror season finale after signing new dealA native of Derry, Ferguson sees the move as a homecoming. “I’m delighted to be coming home and once I had spoken with Tiernan and heard his plans for the club, it was a simple decision,” he said.
“I’ve been training hard after a frustrating last season and I’m feeling very strong. I will really benefit now from a full pre-season and be ready to go when the new campaign starts. “Derry City is obviously a club I know a bit about and I’m well aware of how passionate that support base is. I’m really looking forward to doing my bit to hopefully bring success to the Brandywell.”
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