DERRY CITY HAVE announced the signing of Republic of Ireland U21 international Rory Hale on a one-year deal from Galway United.
Delighted to sign for @derrycityfc can't wait for the season ahead let's get this show on the road l! ⚽️😃🔋 pic.twitter.com/maVBVCp3qE
— Rory Hale (@Roryh96) November 9, 2017
The Belfast-born midfielder returned to Irish soil to link up with Galway in August following some time at Aston Villa.
Hale had spent four years with the English Chamionship club, captaining their U18 and U23 sides but failed to breakthrough to the senior set-up.
Upon his return, he was a key player for Shane Keegan’s charges but they were unable to avoid the drop from the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.
He now follows in the footsteps of his grandfather — legendary Dundalk and Derry City striker Danny Hale — in joining the Candystripes.
He’ll come as a welcome addition to Kenny Shiels’ side, and will help soften the blow of Barry McNamee’s departure yesterday.
The club confirmed the news on their website and on their Facebook page earlier, while Hale tweeted:
“Delighted to sign for Derry City. Can’t wait for the season ahead. Let’s get this show on the road!”
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the guys on fire. fair play.
@Ardmore02: standard is slipping , needs to be more consistent
@Ardmore02: mistimed it today, but seeing how from how far back he came to get second, shows he’s better legs than the rest if he gets the timing right
So where does this leave him in the standings overall?
@Stephen Keane: 93rd
@Stephen Keane: Just checked it Stephen he is 93rd, he must of had a few lie ins for the earlier stages
@Stephen Keane: he’s 2nd in the points race. Excellent showing so far
@Stephen Keane: he’s a sprinter and not a GC contender. He’s 2nd in the running for the maglia ciclamino, the Giro’s version of the green jersey.