Bristol City are looking to former Derry City winger Stephen McLaughlin to earn them their first victory of the season after agreeing to take the 23-year-0ld on loan from Sky Bet Championship side Nottingham Forest.
Stephen McLaughlin
McLaughlin, from Clonmany, was snapped up by the Sky Bet Division One club yesterday, the last day of the transfer window. The loan deal will see him stay at City until 2 January next.
McLaughlin, who joined Derry from close neighbours Finn Harps in 291o before being transferred to Forest in January last for a reported fee of £160,000..
Although he failed to make a first team appearance at the City Ground, he impressed Forest coach Sean O’Driscoll who is now in charge at Bristol.
O’Driscoll said: “Stephen’s a young Irish winger who can play both sides, and someone who impressed when on trial at Forest during my time there and did enough to earn a contract.
“He’s well-balanced, technically sound and got an eye for a goal. He’s someone we think will add versatility and depth to the squad and that we can help to continue develop during his stay with us.”
He concluded: “We’re very grateful to Forest for allowing us to take Stephen on loan.
During his time at Derry, McLaughlin made 74 appearances for the Brandywell club, scoring 23 goals as well as helping them clinch the FAI Cup.
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