Jay McGrath: Doncaster Rovers sign St Patrick's Athletic defender

Jay McGrath helped St Patrick's Athletic win the FAI Cup after they beat Bohemians in November

Doncaster Rovers have signed defender Jay McGrath from League of Ireland Premier Division side St Patrick's Athletic on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The 20-year-old, son of former Rovers midfielder John McGrath, joins the League Two side on a free transfer.

"The club is going in the right direction. I spoke to the gaffer [Grant McCann] and the coaching staff and I'm delighted to be here," he said.

"He's seen me play so he expects me to come in and do what I can do."

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