LOI transfers: Douglas James-Taylor hails ‘massive opportunity' with Bohemians
James-Taylor had been a big hit in the league since he moved to Drogheda United on loan from their parent club Walsall last season but with his loan deal due to expire at the end of June, clubs were keen to pounce and even though Drogheda tried hard to retain him he opted for a move to Dalymount Park, ahead of a possible debut away to St Patrick's Athletic on Friday.
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Bohemians chief scout Henderson awarded €26,000 for ‘sham redundancy'
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