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Mark Byrne makes Gillingham move after Newport County exit

Newport County midfielder Mark Byrne
Image: Mark Byrne has signed a two-year deal with Gillingham

Gillingham have signed midfielder Mark Byrne.

Byrne has put pen to paper on a two-year contract after leaving Newport County, where he played under current Gills boss Justin Edinburgh.

The 27-year-old also worked under Edinburgh at Rushden & Diamonds and and moves to Priestfield on a free transfer.

"I'm delighted to sign, I'm happy to be here and looking forward to getting started," he told the club's official website.

"I've worked under Justin before, and when I found out there was interest from him and the club, I was more than happy to work with him again."

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Byrne made two appearances for Nottingham Forest in the Championship in 2008 and has also had spells at Burton and Barnet.

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