DERRY CITY: Former Aston Villa midfielder joins City
The 20 year-old Belfast native is set to be officially unveiled as a Derry City player this afternoon after agreeing a one year contract.
Hale is the grandson of former Derry City striker, Danny Hale who finished as Irish League top goalscorer in the 1968/69 season after arriving from Dundalk.
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Following his grandfather to Brandywell over 40 years later, Hale arrives on Foyleside after a spell with relegated Galway United.
The midfielder. joined the Tribesmen last August after returning from Championship outfit, Aston Villa, and while he was a key performer for Shane Keegan's men he was unable to help steer them clear of the drop zone.