Paddy McLaughlin

Player Profile

Position	Midfielder
Nationality	Northern Ireland
Date of Birth	14/01/91
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Midfielder Paddy McLaughlin became Steve Watson's first signing as City manager when returning to the club in January 2019 on loan from Hartlepool United.

After playing on loan until the end of the 2018-19 season, McLaughlin signed a permanent two year deal.

McLaughlin, 28, previously played in the City side that won promotion to the Football League and the FA Trophy in 2012.

A former Newcastle United trainee, he made 88 appearances during his first spell with the Minstermen (2011-2013) and scored 17 goals.

After being released in summer 2013, the midfielder spent two years at Grimsby Town before joining National League club Gateshead.

He made a total of 145 appearances for Gateshead before joining Hartlepool in summer 2018.