Bohemian FC is delighted to announce the signing of centre-back Alex Lacey.
The 31-year-old joins with a wealth of experience in England with Luton Town, Yeovil Town, Notts County, Gillingham and Hartlepool United.
Lacey is the sixth new arrival of the closed season so far, following today’s earlier signing of Connor Parsons and the previous additions of Colm Whelan, Niall Morahan and John Mountney, and loan signing of Kian Best.
Manager Alan Reynolds said:
“Alex is a really experienced centre-back with hundreds of games under his belt at really good levels in England.
“He has been in with us in the past couple of weeks and we have been really impressed with what we have seen from him. His attitude and the help he has given the younger players in the squad has been first class.
“He was due to go play in the United States but that fell through, which has thankfully benefited us as he is exactly what we needed – a 6ft 2in dominant and good centre-half who we have seen already will fit in really well with the group. We’re delighted to get him in.”
Lacey said:
“I’ve really enjoyed my time with the club over the last couple of weeks. After meeting Rennie and the team, I felt right at home straight away.
“There is a really good set-up here, everyone has been really welcoming and everyone is working hard to push on this season.
“I flew in for the friendly against Cork City and I couldn’t wait to get back over here again after that.
“It’s obviously a new league for me and a new experience moving to Ireland, so I’m relishing it now.
“The results we have had in pre-season have been positive and the performances have been positive too, so there is a good foundation there to build on.
“There is good balance in the team, with plenty of experience and good young players too. I feel my experience playing in England can benefit the players around me, particularly the young players.
“I’m really excited to get started now. Having the opening game in the national stadium against your rivals will be a big occasion, and it’s something we are really looking forward to.”