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Coleraine have announced the signing of striker Gary Browne who was released by Linfield at the end of the season.

Browne, who failed to secure a regular starting place at Windsor after his 2011 move from Lisburn Distillery, has signed a two-year contract.

The 30-year-old was with Glentoran before joining Distillery.

"Gary is looking forward to a fresh start and to playing regularly after a bit of a frustrating time at Linfield," said Coleraine manager Oran Kearney.

"He is a great all-round striker with a great first touch and is equally adept at playing in a front two or as a lone striker.

"I had been keen to bring in another striker for a while and Gary fits the bill, having a lot of experience in the Irish League."

Browne made 27 appearances for Linfield last season, 15 of them as a substitute.

He becomes Kearney's third close-season signing, following the arrival at the Showgrounds of goalkeeper Wayne Drummond and former Linfield defender Steven Douglas.