Defender Ciaran Coll signs new contract at Derry City

Derry City defender Ciaran Coll has signed a new 12-month contract at the club as preparations continue towards the 2023 season.

The full-back, signed by Declan Devine in 2019, is heading into his fifth season at the Brandywell and has so far made 110 appearances for the Candystripes, scoring one goal. 

Coll made 14 starts and 8 substitute appearances during the 2022 season. The former Finn Harps player found playing time limited in the first half of the campaign, but was a regular in the second half as City secured second place in the Premier Division and European football once again. He also came on as a late substitute in the FAI Cup Final victory over Shelbourne at the Aviva Stadium.  

Ruaidhri Higgins is very happy to have the Donegal man back on board for at least another year.

“Ciaran has been a very consistent performer during his time at Derry City and we look forward to more of the same” he said. “We are delighted he’s extending his stay at the club.”

The player himself said he was looking forward to competing for his place as the Candystripes set off on the hunt for silverware once more.

“Ruaidhri has put together a fantastic squad at the club and competition for places is fierce. It was great to finish last season with a trophy and while we enjoyed the celebrations, we’ll back in pre-season soon and focused on going again. I’m delighted to be part of it and like all the lads I’ll be working as hard as I can for my place.”