Finn Harps land Sean Patton on-loan from Derry City until end of season

Finn Harps have announced the loan signing of Sean Patton from Derry City until the end of the season.

The Drumkeen native, formerly of the Finn Harps Academy, made his senior debut for The Candystripes last year and has made five appearances in the Premier Division this season.

Patton recently signed a new deal at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium and both clubs see the move as one that allows the player to get regular first team football for the remainder of the season. 

And the good news for Harps is that the striker is available for selection ahead of Thursday's clash with Kerry FC.

Patton said: “It feels great, I’m delighted to get the move done. I know a few of the boys in the squad already and I’ve worked under Kevin McHugh and Eamon Curry from my time in the academy, I’m just excited to get going now.” 

Harps boss Darren Murphy was also delighted to get some early business done in the summer transfer window. 

“It was a no-brainer for me. Everyone speaks very highly of Sean and I’d like to thank Ruaidhri Higgins and Mark McChrystal at Derry for helping push the deal through.

“I know a few bodies have left in the window so it’s great to have Sean in the door now to give us a bit of competition for places at that end of the pitch. 

“I’m really looking forward to working with him and hopefully he can get settled and hit the ground running.”