Derry City opt out of race for Paddy McCourt

Derry City manager Kenny Shiels has opted not to sign Paddy McCourt, despite the funds being available.

The Northern Ireland international is a free agent after leaving Luton Town earlier this summer and had been linked with a return to the Brandywell.

But Shiels has made the decision to place his faith in the youth devlopment system he has implemented at the Brandywell this year.

See tomorrow's Derry News for the full story.