Sligo Rovers bring in Lafferty from Derry City

Sligo Rovers have signed defender Danny Lafferty from Derry City as the Bit O' Red continue to build their squad for the new campaign.

Lafferty was part of The Candystripes’ Extra.ie FAI Cup-winning squad this season as they finished second in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

The 33-year-old has had spells in Scotland, signing for Celtic in 2006, and England where he joined Burnley in 2012 before loan spells with Rotherham United, Oldham Athletic, Sheffield United and Peterborough.

He returned to the League of Ireland to sign with Shamrock Rovers in 2019, where he won an FAI Cup that season and a league title in 2020.

In 2021, Lafferty signed a two-year deal with his hometown side and joins Rovers until at least the end of the 2023 League of Ireland season.

He has 13 caps for Northern Ireland and brings a wealth of experience to the Bit O’ Red squad.

Manager John Russell said: '’I’m delighted we have announced the signing of Danny Lafferty.

‘’Danny is a player of immense quality. He is an attacking full-back who possesses a great passing range and crossing ability.

‘’Danny knows the league well and brings a wealth of experience having played for his country and spent the majority of his career in the UK.

‘’He is a player I’ve always admired and I’m excited to start working with him’’.

Lafferty is delighted to sign for the Bit O’ Red: ‘’When I spoke to John I was immediately taken aback by his ambition for the club, and it aligned with what I want as well.

‘’I’m looking forward to getting in and getting going, meeting all the lads. I’ve always liked coming to play at The Showgrounds and even more so now next year.

‘’I can’t wait to be playing in front of the Sligo Rovers fans."

Lafferty joined the rest of his Bit O’ Red