Barry Johnston won the Co Antrim Shield with the Reds in 2007 and 2008

Barry Johnston is back for a third spell at Cliftonville after a transfer deadline day switch from Glenavon.

The 29-year-old central midfielder started his senior career at Solitude in 1998 and returned in 2006 after four years with Coleraine.

Johnston moved to Shamrock Rovers on loan last year before signing for the Lurgan Blues.

"He's a big personality and we are happy to welcome Barry back," said Cliftonville chairman Gerard Lawlor.

"Barry makes no secret of his fondness for Cliftonville Football Club and I know he is delighted to be back and probably regards it as an opportunity to deal with some unfinished business," Lawlor told the club website.

"Having seen Ryan Catney hobble off with injury in the defeat to Glentoran, we are all the more relieved to have someone of Barry's ability come back on board."

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