Bohemians manager Keith Long has been one of the busiest managers this off-season, as he’s now got 21 players signed for 2018 with the news today of a further 3 additions to the Gypsies squad.
Both the clubs Youth Development Officer Ian Morris and youngster Phillip Gannon have re-signed for the club, while winger Kevin Devaney re-joins the club following spells at Sligo Rovers and Galway United.
In his 2-year spell with the Tribesmen Devaney was very influential, scoring 12 goals in 49 league appearances.
Keith Long said of the returning winger, “Unfortunately Kevin moved to Sligo with Owen Heary before I joined the club so I never got a chance to work with him.”
"He's an explosive player, he did some damage against us for Galway this year, and gives us pace and options out wide. I'm really looking forward to working with him."
Long’s side will commence pre-season training on December 28th, as the countdown to the new season begins in earnest.
Regarding Ian Morris re-signing Long said, “Morro is a player with vast experience and someone gives us great leadership. You can trust him playing in several positions, which is really important for us."
Finglas man Gannon 21, joined the club from Longford Town this time last year having come through West Brom's academy.
Long said, “Because he's been around the division a couple of years, sometimes people forget Philly's still only a young boy.
"There's lots of development to come. He has had his ups and downs but we feel as a backroom team that we've seen signs of great potential."
Long now has 21 players under contract at Bohemians for next season: Oscar Brennan, Dan Byrne, Dan Casey, Dinny Corcoran, Rob Cornwall, Kevin Devaney, Philip Gannon, Jamie Hamilton, Paddy Kavanagh, Paddy Kirk, JJ Lunney, Cristian Magerusan, Colin McCabe, Eoghan Morgan, Ian Morris, Derek Pender, Fuad Sule, Shane Supple, Warren O’Hora, Keith Ward, John Ross Wilson.
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