Kenny Shiels praying former £1m boy John Cofie will resurrect career at Derry City
Derry City have signed former Manchester United youth player John Cofie.
Cofie cost United £1m when he moved from Burnley as a 14-year-old in 2007.
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Cofie cost United £1m when he moved from Burnley as a 14-year-old in 2007.
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