Harry’s game sees midfielder sign new deal to stay at Derry City

Midfielder Harry Monaghan has signed a new deal with Derry City which will keep him with the Candy Stripes until the end of next season, at least.

The news the 23-year-old Glaswegian had put pen to paper for another season was announced tonight on the club’s official website.

Monaghan (pictured) said he was delighted to be staying with City.

“In every aspect, we want to go one better, we had two ‘semis’, so why not go for the finals next year,” he said

“Last year the pre-season was brilliant and I’m looking forward to getting going again.”

Manager Kenny Shiels is also happy.

He said: “Harry’s season was interrupted with injury, but we could see the potential he brings to the team and it’s good to get him back on, it’s like a new signing.

“We are trying to grow our squad, we had 14/15 players at training on Monday and 10 of those were in their early 20’s, which is good and it lends itself to a good future.”

Shiels concluded: “We want to make sure that we don’t neglect the players that we have by bringing in players from outside.”