Sean McGinty: Torquay United sign ex-Aldershot Town defender

Sean McGinty counts Sheffield United, Northampton Town and Rochdale among his former clubs

Former Aldershot defender Sean McGinty has agreed terms to join National League side Torquay United.

The 22-year-old ex-Manchester United player made 26 appearances for the Shots last season but was released at the end of the campaign.

"The addition of Sean keeps the squad moving in the right direction," Gulls player-manager Kevin Nicholson told the club website.

"I am determined to keep adding players that have the right mentality."

Dan Sparkes, Brendan Moore, Brett Williams, Damon Lathrope, Aman Verma, Nathan Blissett, Angus MacDonald, Luke Young, Ben Gerring, Sam Chaney and Will Hancox have all committed to play for Torquay next season.

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