Teenager Christopher Conlan pens pro contract with Bohemians

Christopher Conlan

Christopher Conlan Credit: Bohemian FC

Bohemians have confirmed that they have signed midfielder Christopher Conlan up to a professional contract with the club.

The 17-year old puts pen to paper on the deal having started his career with the club at under-15 level.

Originally from Ashbourne, the teenager appeared on the Dalymount bench for Bohs' first team this year in a 1-1 all draw home to Galway in their final game of the season.

“This is a special day for me. I’m a massive Bohs fan so this means a lot to me,” he told the club’s website.

"It meant a lot to me to be named on the bench against Galway United. I was about to come on too but the referee blew the final whistle before I could!

"But to go from being in the Jodi Stand every week with my friends to being on the bench for the first team felt a bit surreal, but it definitely gave me a taste of what I want to be a part of.

"As a player, I feel I am good on the ball and good at getting forward and creating chances. There are great players in my position at the club and I’m really looking forward to learning from them and the coaches here.

"The likes of Ross Tierney and Dawson Devoy have shown that there is a pathway for players at the club and I want to learn from them."

Bohs Head of Academy Trevor Croly added: “Chris signing his first deal is great for Chris and is great for Bohemians.

“He is a Bohemians fan, goes to all the games, which makes it extra sweet, but this is very much a footballing decision because we really value Chris as a footballer.



“He has worked extremely hard, is a brilliant prospect and is fully deserving of a pro deal.”

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