Northern Ireland international feels there’s 'some unfinished business' after League One club return
Northern Ireland international Cameron McGeehan feels there’s “some unfinished business” after returning to League One club Barnsley.
England-born McGeehan progressed through Northern Ireland’s youth ranks and made his senior debut after being called up by Michael O’Neill for European Championship qualifiers against San Marino and Finland in 2023.
McGeehan came off the bench in the former fixture and was an unused substitute during a 1-0 defeat to the Finnish in Belfast.
The 31-year-old was playing in Belgium for top-flight side Oostende at the time of receiving his international call.
He returned to England with Colchester United in 2023 and has spent the past two seasons at Northampton Town, scoring 17 goals in 73 league matches, but couldn’t stop them suffering League One relegation last term.
McGeehan, who has also enjoyed spells on the books of Norwich City and Luton Town, previously spent three years at Barnsley between 2017 and 2020, scoring nine goals in 61 league appearances across the Championship and League One.
“It’s a great feeling to be back,” McGeehan told the club’s website. “As soon as you come in, it feels a little bit like home again.
"I had some really positive conversations with the Head Coach, and he was really keen to bring me back and use my experience here, so I was delighted to make it happen.
“I feel like there’s some unfinished business, and I’m still really hungry to succeed.
"This club, the fans and the way we play here gave me the best feeling out of all my options, and I’m excited for what’s to come.”
McGeehan worked with current head coach Daniel Stendel during his previous stint – they helped the club seal Championship promotion – and the boss is excited to be working with him once again.
“I am very happy to welcome Cameron back to Barnsley,” he said. “He is a player I know extremely well and someone who understands exactly how I want my teams to play.
“His energy, pressing and mentality were very important to us before, and I am confident he will bring those same qualities again.
"Cameron is a leader on and off the pitch, and he will add experience and intensity to our squad. I am really pleased to be working with him again.”