Horsham sign Richie Byrne

Horsham have signed 33-year-old left back Richie Byrne and he has gone straight into the squad to face Tooting and Mitcham tonight (tonight).
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Feb 2015, 14:08 BST
Pic by Cate Gillon. 22/3/04 For Sport: The Tennent's Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park. Dunfermline v Celtic. 1-3 Dunfermline: Richie Byrne Celtic: Didier Agathe mmpix20130123144212Pic by Cate Gillon. 22/3/04 For Sport: The Tennent's Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park. Dunfermline v Celtic. 1-3 Dunfermline: Richie Byrne Celtic: Didier Agathe mmpix20130123144212
Pic by Cate Gillon. 22/3/04 For Sport: The Tennent's Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park. Dunfermline v Celtic. 1-3 Dunfermline: Richie Byrne Celtic: Didier Agathe mmpix20130123144212

@HFCPressOffice tweeted: ‘PLAYER NEWS: 33 year old defender Richie Byrne has joined @HorshamFC, going straight into tonight’s squad.’

Byrne started his career at Shamrock Rovers before going on to play for Dunfermline Athletic, Aberdeen and Oldham.

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In November 2007, Byrne made his international debut for Republic of Ireland B national team, in a match against Scotland B. Byrne scored Ireland’s goal in the 63rd minute, in a 1–1 draw.

Horsham will be hoping that Byrne will be able to sure up a backline that has conceded six goals in its last two matches

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