Bohemian FC is delighted to confirm the signing of John Mountney on a multi-year contract.
Mountney, 31, joins from Dundalk where he was captain this year, and where he has played in all bar one of the past 13 seasons.
The Mayo man won five league titles and the FAI Cup three times during his time at Oriel Park, adding a fourth cup winner’s medal to his collection in his one year with St Pat’s in 2021.
He is the third new arrival during the closed season so far, following the signings of striker Colm Whelan from Derry City and midfielder Niall Morahan from Sligo Rovers.
Welcoming Mountney to Dalymount Park, manager Alan Reynolds said:
“I am delighted to get a player of John’s experience and quality on board. To push on as a club, we needed to strengthen with players who know the league and have a winning mentality.
“John has that in spades. He was the captain of Dundalk this year for a reason, so as well as being a player of great quality, he brings an extra layer of leadership to the group, much like Niall Morahan does.
“The players coming through at this club need players around them in the dressing room who have won trophies that they can learn from.
“With Keith Buckley and Rob Cornwall to come back, we have great experienced pros at the club who will set the tone and set the standards for everyone around them.
“John is a player who is comfortable in a number of different positions, which is a great asset, but we see him primarily as a defender.
“We’re delighted with the players we have brought in so far. They really strengthen the squad, and we are looking forward to working with them.”
Mountney said: “When Alan contacted me originally, it was something that really excited me. Everyone knows how big a club Bohs is.
“I want to be a part of something and I believe Bohs is the perfect fit for me to try to do that. The fanbase is one of the biggest in the country so when Alan reached out, I was very interested.
“I worked with Alan at Dundalk, obviously I have a connection with Stephen O’Donnell as well having played with him at Dundalk and having played under him at both St Pat’s and Dundalk.
“There are already great characters at the club, the likes of Keith Buckley, and I want to add to that and help push the club in the right direction.
“At 31, I’ll be one of the older lads, one of the more experienced lads, so I want to play my part here and live up to the demands the management put in place. I’m really looking forward to meeting the lads and getting ready for next season.”
