Paddy McLaughlin

Player Profile

Position	Midfielder
Nationality	Northern Ireland
Date of Birth	14/01/91
Home Shirt Sponsor	MATTHEW WHITE
Away Shirt Sponsor	Available

Midfielder Paddy McLaughlin became Steve Watson's first signing as City manager when returning to the club in January on loan from Hartlepool United until the end of the season.

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, McLaughlin 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 - and played under Steve Watson last season - before joining Hartlepool in the summer.