Bohemians strenghten by signing exciting winger Dayle Rooney

Bohemians have confirmed the signing of Dayle Rooney.

DAYLE ROONEY SAYS he is relishing the challenge with Bohemians after agreeing what the club described as “a multi-year deal.”

The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a contract that will see him become a full-time professional at Dalymount Park.

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Rooney was a standout performer for Drogheda United in the Premier Division last season but has opted to move to the Dublin club despite a takeover in Louth that saw manager Kevin Doherty agree a full-time deal.

“Bohs are a huge club, and my local club, so I can’t wait to get going. This is the club I want to settle at, show what I am capable of and hopefully be here for a long time,” Rooney explained, citing a desire to make up for losing the FAI Cup final to St Patrick’s Athletic.

“Growing up in Ballymun, a lot of my friends are Bohs fans so I know what the club is about. They are all delighted for me too, so this is the happiest I’ve ever been coming into a new team.

“I feel the team here will have a fire in their belly after the disappointment of losing the final, and we all want to push on now from that. There is a lot of expectation at the club but that is what you want as a player.

“I am relishing the challenge, I am really looking forward to going full-time and kicking on. It is the right next step for me at the right time, and I really want to settle here and kick on on the pitch.

“There are some great players here already. They will make me better and I hope I can make them better, and I can’t wait to meet them. I am a player who tries to make things happen – assists and scoring goals. I can’t wait to get started.”