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David Mc Goldrick has scored 179 goals during his professional career League One side Barnsley have signed veteran striker David Mc Goldrick on a one-year deal. The 37-year-old former Republic of Ireland forward left hometown club Notts County at the end of the 2024-25 season. Mc Goldrick has scored 163 league goals in 576 appearances in English football's top four divisions over a 21-year professional career. "I've known 'Didzy' for many years and his football intelligence, technical ability and eye for goal speak for themselves, " Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane told the club website. , external "Beyond that, he's a top character and someone I know our younger players will look up to. Bringing in someone of his calibre gives us a real boost. " Barnsley finished 12th in League One last season, having reached the play-offs in each of their prior two campaigns after relegation from the Championship in 2022. Ex-Tykes midfielder Hourihane - a former international team-mate of Mc Goldrick - was named as Barnsley boss after predecessor Darrell Clarke's sacking in March. Mc Goldrick began his career with Notts County before spells with Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Coventry City, Ipswich and Sheffield United. He has spent most of his career at Championship level but enjoyed two seasons in the Premier League with the Blades between 2019 and 2021. Mc Goldrick scored 22 goals for Derby in League One in 2022-23 and has registered double-figure tallies in both of his seasons back at Meadow Lane with his first club. He netted 17 times last term but left the Magpies this summer, having failed to agree a new deal after Notts missed out on promotion in the League Two play-offs. Barnsley sporting director Mladen Sormaz added: "His experience, quality, and leadership both on and off the pitch will be invaluable to our squad. "He's had an incredible career at the highest levels of the game and still has so much to offer. His professionalism, winning mentality and goal threat will be a major asset. " Transfers - July 2025 Monstrous PSG 'leading a new era' - but problems for Real Madrid Wiegman delivers 'proper England' performance Horner's demise at Red Bull: what we know happened and why The captivating story of ELO's Jeff Lynne How John D Rockefeller became the world's first billionaire Wet Leg perform in the legendary Maida Vale studios Brexit: What’s it like trading with the EU nine years on? Wiegman delivers 'proper England' performance Horner's demise at Red Bull: what we know happened and why England thump Netherlands to get title defence back on track. Video England thump Netherlands to get title defence back on track 'What a moment! ' - Fishlock scores Wales' first major tournament goal. Video'What a moment! ' - Fishlock scores Wales' first major tournament goal Lions back-row mix remains a puzzler - five talking points How 'inspired' Bencic put on a 'masterclass' to beat Andreeva. Video How 'inspired' Bencic put on a 'masterclass' to beat Andreeva All 23 Britons are out of Wimbledon singles - what did we learn? 19 forwards and £600m later. .. is Joao Pedro the frontman Chelsea need? Sabalenka and Alcaraz top best shots from day nine at Wimbledon. Video Sabalenka and Alcaraz top best shots from day nine at Wimbledon In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Why don't we trust technology in sport? My photo by the toilet sums up my season - Open champion Schauffele Why was Piastri penalised but Russell wasn't? Who should foot the bill for tennis players' pay rise? The 12 content creators vying to be BBC's new football expert Taylor v Serrano 3 – all you need to know The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide to cycling's greatest race Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.