Newry City snap up former international Ryan McGivern

Ryan McGivern has joined hometown club Newry City AFC after his contract with Linfield expired.
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The former Manchester City and Hibs defender has penned a two-year deal at The Showgrounds.

The versatile defender returned to Northern Ireland in 2018 signing a three-year deal with the Blues after ten years plying his trade in England.

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During that spell McGivern also played 24 times for his country.

Ryan McGivern has joined Newry City AFCRyan McGivern has joined Newry City AFC
Ryan McGivern has joined Newry City AFC

His capture represents something of a coup for Newry boss Darren Mullen, who has recruited a number of impressive signings already this window.

Striker Daniel Hughes has returned to the club from Dungannon Swifts joining Fra Brennan, Steven Maguire and Samuel McIlveen as new recruits as Newry prepare for a real assault on the Championship next season.

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