Dean Lyness exits St Patrick’s Athletic to join Scottish third-tier side Hamilton
Dean Lyness Credit: Peter Fitzpatrick (ETPhotos)
Scottish League One promotion chasers Hamilton Academical have unveiled the signing of FAI Cup winning goalkeeper Dean Lyness.
Lyness played a key role in the Saints’ second half of the season surge under Jon Daly last season - culminating in an FAI Cup final win over Bohemians at the Aviva Stadium.
But he has opted to return to the UK and join Hamilton who are looking to return to the Scottish Championship next season.
Hamilton are currently second in the third-tier of Scottish football but are nine points behind league leaders Falkirk.
Former Longford Town and Drogheda United defender Daniel O’Reilly lined out for the Accies last season.
Goalkeeper Dean Lyness, 32, has joined us from Dublin side St Pats until the end of the season.
— Hamilton Accies FC (@acciesfc) January 26, 2024
He has played in Scotland before with St Mirren, Raith and Airdrie in recent seasons
He provides additional ‘keeper cover for us. International clearance received from FA of Ireland
