Dec 12,2024
Bohemians winger Danny Grant has made the move across Dublin to sign for rivals Shamrock Rovers on a multi-year contract.
Grant, who was capped at underage level by the Republic of Ireland, rejoined the Gypsies in the summer of 2023 after a torrid spell in England.
His performances in 2020 saw him named PFAI Young Player of the Year, as well as earning him a berth on the PFAI Team of the Year.
A move to the Championship with Huddersfield Town swiftly followed, but Grant spent almost a year on the sidelines after tearing hamstrings in both legs during his time at the John Smith's Stadium.
A season-long loan at Harrogate Town followed before Grant returned to Dalymount Park, where he failed to impress last season.
Speaking about the club's first signing of the close season, Hoops head coach Stephen Bradley said: "He’s a clever footballer with really good attributes in the final third of the pitch. He’ll give us real directness in our play.
"Anyone I spoke to couldn’t speak highly enough of him as a person. So we’re delighted to get Danny in as there was competition from other clubs.
"Danny can play anywhere, that’s the beauty of him, he can play on the right or left-hand side, or in one of the number 10 positions, in the high midfield position.
"I think he has brilliant attributes, if you remember before he went to Huddersfield, how threatening he was.
"He has played over 30 games this year and can play a number of positions, as I said. He’s very much in the Darragh Burns or Neil Farrugia mode, a ball carrier who wants to run and score goals. So, we really like Danny.
"We can re-register players for the knockout UEFA Conference League knockout phase after Christmas, so Danny could come into that picture.
"He’s been in training with the group already, which is great, the group is getting to know Danny and vice versa, so it gives us a bit of a head start.
"I tried to get Danny four years ago, so I’m delighted to get him now and look forward to working with him."
