Home is where the heart is! Midfielder Barry McNamee returns to Derry City on a one-year deal

Derry City have announced the return of Barry McNamee to the club, with the midfielder signing a one-year deal at Brandywell.

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.

McNamee is Declan Devine's 10th signing, taking the number of players in the City squad up to 16.