Gareth McGlynn returns to Derry City

Gareth McGlynn has signed a one-year deal at Derry City.

The midfielder is set to return to the Brandywell for a third spell at the club as soon as he ties up loose ends in New York, where he has spent the past 18 months.

McGlynn joins Rory Patterson in returning to the Brandywell, and becomes the fifth new signing under Kenny Shiels after Harry Monaghan, Jordan Allan and Nathan Boyle.

Kenny Shiels was delighted to confirm the news, stating: “He’s been there and done it. He’s been good for Derry so we just have to draw on that. We want everyone to be professional and we want a good, positive atmosphere around the place and this is part of it. He’s a good signing for us.”

McGlynn’s last appearance for Derry City came in a 1-1 draw away at St. Patrick’s Athletic back in October 2011.