Molloy not ruling out a return to Derry

Former Derry City captain Barry Molloy is refusing to rule out a return to the Brandywell club.

The midfielder (pictured) cut his ties with Irish League champions Crusaders, almost a year to the day he end his ten year tenure with the Candy Stripes.

The 32-year-old is now set to take a break before he decides his next move but he admitted that he would hard to turn down an ‘exciting’ offer.

Whether that excitement lies in a return to his hometown club remains to be seen, but Molloy would listen if Derry approached him with an offer.

“Derry’s my club,” he said. “I played there for many years and I love the place so I would never, ever rule it out. It’s a great club and obviously close to my heart.

“I haven’t spoken to them but I would never rule it out. Last year I was offered a contract and it wasn’t right for me at the time.

£It was a big dip in my wages from the previous year and I didn’t think I could work under that wage structure at the time.

“It’s different circumstances now but it would still have to be right before I decide to do anything.”

Meanwhile, Derry City manager Kenny Shiels hopes to hold a press conference this Friday at which he will unveil his first two signings as Brandywell boss.