Former Ireland man Conor Hourihane returns to Barnsley
ON THE MOVE: Conor Hourihane. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne
Conor Hourihane has returned to Barnsley in a player-coach role that will revert to solely coaching upon his retirement in two years' time.
The 33-year-old captained Derby County back to the Championship last season but is staying in League One with a view to dovetailing into the next phase of his football career.
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