Trevor Clarke leaves Rotherham United for Bristol Rovers

The left-back never managed to establish himself with the Millers and made only six starts and 14 substitute appearances after his switch from Shamrock Rovers in July 2019.

He has signed a one-year contract with Joey Barton's Rovers who have the option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.

The 23-year-old Irishman is desperate for game-time and knew he would have to leave AESSEAL New York Stadium to further his career.

He has departed, a year before the end of his contract, for an undisclosed fee.

Rotherham, gearing up for a League One promotion assault, paid around £50,000 to bring him over from Ireland but he was down manager Paul Warne's pecking order and made only a solitary start, at QPR, in the Championship last season.

A Millers statement said: "Everyone at the club would to wish Trevor all the best in his new challenge with The Gas and thank him for his efforts during his time with Rotherham United."

Rovers boss Barton said: "We are delighted to secure the services of Trevor. It’s important to recruit players on ability and character and he’s a great addition in both areas.

"His legs and high energy will be vital to our team and it’s a bonus that he joins us early in pre-season so he can quickly get acquainted with us."