EIGHT BOHS-SKB ACADEMY GRADUATES SIGN PROFESSIONAL TERMS

Bohemians are delighted to confirm that eight Bohs-SKB Academy graduates have signed professional terms with the first team.

They are goalkeepers Kian Moore and Reece Byrne, defenders Sean Grehan and Gavin O’Brien, midfielders Jamie Mullins, Colin Conroy and Aaron Doran, and winger/forward Robbie Mahon.

All eight were part of Derek Pender’s Bohs-SKB U17 league-winning side last term, highlighting the success of the partnership in being competitive at underage level in tandem with nurturing potential and providing a pathway to the first team.

Pender, club captain for four seasons until the end of 2019, has now taken on a new first-team role as academy transition coach and has been working closely with the Bohs-SKB Academy graduates once more in pre-season training.

He said: “I am delighted that we can announce eight of last year’s Bohs-SKB U17s team signing on professional contracts.

“The goal for these lads will be to try and emulate the likes of Dawson Devoy, Ross Tierney and Andy Lyons, and try to force their way into our first-team squad this season and seasons beyond.”

Bohs achieved our highest league finish in a decade last season with the then 21st youngest top flight team in Europe and the youngest side in the SSE Airtricity League with an average age on the pitch of 23.4 years old.

Bohs-SKB Academy Head of Goalkeeping Shane Supple added: “It is testament to the club and St Kevin’s Boys and the work they have done over a number of years in partnership.

“The clubs are renowned for producing players and for giving young players their chance in the first team under Keith Long and Trevor Croly.

“So many lads have come through and have been given opportunities – the likes of Warren O’Hora, Danny Grant and Evan Ferguson. Keith is prepared to throw young players in if they are good enough.”

Kian Moore

KIAN MOORE: Hands like shovels and a fantastic work ethic, Kian played the majority of the last year for the Bohs-SKB U17s and also stepped up to the U19s on a number of occasions, finishing out the season playing in the U19 National League final.

Reece Byrne

REECE BYRNE: Standing a 6ft 4in, Reece played a big role in the Bohs-SKB U17s winning the National League in 2020, pulling off a world-class save in the final. He is comfortable on both feet, agile with excellent distribution.

Sean Grehan

SEAN GREHAN: Sean is a strong commanding centre-back who is comfortable in possession. Sean is an underage Ireland international.

Gavin O'Brien

GAVIN O’BRIEN: An energetic full-back who likes to get forward and put crosses into the box. Gavin was captain of last year’s Bohs-SKB league-winning team, is an Ireland underage international and has captained his country at U16 and U17 level.

Jamie Mullins

JAMIE MULLINS: A highly technical performer, Jamie is an Ireland underage international who is the youngest professional player at the club.

Colin Conroy

COLIN CONROY: A box-to-box central midfielder and an Ireland underage international who was instrumental Bohs-SKB league-winning team last season.

Aaron Doran

AARON DORAN: Plenty of creativity around the middle of the park, Aaron is two-footed and a scorer of important goals.

Robbie Mahon

ROBBIE MAHON: Another Ireland underage international, Robbie is a tricky winger with great pace and a wand of a left foot.

2020 average age

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