Former Ireland man Conor Hourihane returns to Barnsley

The Bandon native will take up a player-coach role. 

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.