Former Republic of Ireland international Greg Cunningham joins Galway United

“It means a lot, being away for so long, it’s very pleasing to be back home, I’m going to give it everything I got and I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead,” Cunningham told the club’s official website.

COMING HOME: Galway United new signing Greg Cunningham stands for a portrait at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Ray Ryan/Sportsfile

Galway United have announced the signing of former Republic of Ireland and Manchester City defender Greg Cunningham.

Cunningham began his footballing journey in Galway as a teenager with Cregmore and Mervue United before he secured his big move to Manchester at just 16 years of age.