Adam McDonnell on signing for Bohs: 'Declan didn’t need to sell the club to me. I know so much about it already'

Dalymount Park

Dalymount Park Credit: Peter Fitzpatrick (ETPhotos)

Bohemians have announced the signing of Adam McDonnell from Sligo Rovers.

The midfielder departs the Bit O’Red and joins Declan Devine at Dalymount Park on a multi-year deal.

The 25 year old began his career in the League of Ireland with Shelbourne, making his debut for the Reds in 2014. He then secured a move to Ipswich Town and went on to play for Aldershot and Boreham Wood before joining Sligo Rovers.

“Declan didn’t need to sell the club to me. I know so much about it already,” McDonnell said, speaking to the club’s website.

“I’m from Blanch myself, and a lot of people out my way are Bohs fans. I have friends who are fans of the club and have friends who played for the club.

“When I was younger, and when I was away in England, I always looked out for the club’s results.

“But Declan has told me the plans for next year, going full-time, and obviously that made it even easier to sign. The club is better than where it finished in the league this season, so Declan has come in and wants to change that.

“We know what we want to do next year. We want to get our heads down and get Europe. There is no reason why we can’t do that.

“When I saw Keith Buckley coming back to the club and James Talbot re-signing, for me they were massive signings. It is a great start.

“I know JT from when we were kids at Home Farm and Tolka Rovers, so I know him really well and how talented he is. He’ll be like a new signing for the club.



“I work hard and I play with my heart. I like to put my foot in, but at the same time I am creative, calm on the ball, and have a tenacious side that you need in this league.

“So for me, I am just looking forward to getting my head down and cracking on, and I can’t wait to play in front of a packed Dalymount next season.”

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