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Belfast Telegraph
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland star and former Larne and Portadown hero relishing ‘new start' after linking up with ambitious EFL outfit
The ambitious EFL League Two club have recruited the former Larne and Portadown frontman from Dutch second-tier side ADO Den Haag. Bonis (25) impressed after making the switch to the Netherlands from Larne in the summer of 2024, bagging 11 League goals to help fire Den Haag into the Promotion Play-Offs. He missed out on the chance to play in the Eredivisie in the 2025/26 season after the Storks lost out over two legs to eventual Play-Off winners Telstar, but it was still a highly successful campaign for the former Seagoe man as he also made his senior Northern Ireland debut in a goalless draw against Belarus back in October. Bonis remained in Michael O'Neill's fold and played in both legs of a friendly double-header against Switzerland and Sweden in March as well as the home victory over Iceland in June. Now he will aim to help the Spireites – who reached the League Two Play-Offs in 2024/25, their first season back in the EFL after gaining promotion from the National League – push on and make a fresh bid to reach the third-tier. Bonis is no stranger to silverware having previously won back-to-back Irish League crowns with Larne in 2023 and 2024 prior to his Den Haag switch as well as the Championship title in 2020 with Portadown, from whom he was a reported £100,000 purchase for the Invermen back in January 2022. After completing his move to Chesterfield, Bonis commented: 'It's great to be a part of the club. I think a new start in England will be good for me. 'I can't wait to play in front of the fans. I'm excited to get going.'
Belfast Telegraph
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland star and former Larne and Portadown hero eager for ‘new start' after linking up with ambitious EFL outfit
The ambitious EFL League Two club have recruited the former Larne and Portadown frontman from Dutch second-tier side ADO Den Haag. Bonis (25) impressed after making the switch to the Netherlands from Larne in the summer of 2024, bagging 11 League goals to help fire Den Haag into the Promotion Play-Offs. He missed out on the chance to play in the Eredivisie in the 2025/26 season after the Storks lost out over two legs to eventual Play-Off winners Telstar, but it was still a highly successful campaign for the former Seagoe man as he also made his senior Northern Ireland debut in a goalless draw against Belarus back in October. Bonis remained in Michael O'Neill's fold and played in both legs of a friendly double-header against Switzerland and Sweden in March as well as the home victory over Iceland in June. Now he will aim to help the Spireites – who reached the League Two Play-Offs in 2024/25, their first season back in the EFL after gaining promotion from the National League – push on and make a fresh bid to reach the third-tier. Bonis is no stranger to silverware having previously won back-to-back Irish League crowns with Larne in 2023 and 2024 prior to his Den Haag switch as well as the Championship title in 2020 with Portadown, from whom he was a reported £100,000 purchase for the Invermen back in January 2022. After completing his move to Chesterfield, Bonis commented: 'It's great to be a part of the club. I think a new start in England will be good for me. 'I can't wait to play in front of the fans. I'm excited to get going.'
Belfast Telegraph
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland star and former Larne and Portadown hero secures switch to ambitious EFL outfit
The ambitious EFL League Two club have recruited the former Larne and Portadown frontman from Dutch second-tier side ADO Den Haag. Bonis (25) impressed after making the switch to the Netherlands from Larne in the summer of 2024, bagging 11 League goals to help fire Den Haag into the Promotion Play-Offs. He missed out on the chance to play in the Eredivisie in the 2025/26 season after the Storks lost out over two legs to eventual Play-Off winners Telstar, but it was still a highly successful campaign for the former Seagoe man as he also made his senior Northern Ireland debut in a goalless draw against Belarus back in October. Bonis remained in Michael O'Neill's fold and played in both legs of a friendly double-header against Switzerland and Sweden in March as well as the home victory over Iceland in June. Now he will aim to help the Spireites – who reached the League Two Play-Offs in 2024/25, their first season back in the EFL after gaining promotion from the National League – push on and make a fresh bid to reach the third-tier. Bonis is no stranger to silverware having previously won back-to-back Irish League crowns with Larne in 2023 and 2024 prior to his Den Haag switch as well as the Championship title in 2020 with Portadown, from whom he was a reported £100,000 purchase for the Invermen back in January 2022. 'We are delighted to announce the arrival of Northern Ireland international Lee Bonis from Dutch side ADO Den Haag for an undisclosed fee,' confirmed Chesterfield on social media. ADO Den Haag posted on their channels: 'Lee Bonis will no longer play for ADO Den Haag next season. 'The club has reached an agreement with Chesterfield on the transfer of the 25-year-old Northern Ireland striker.'
Belfast Telegraph
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland striker closing in on League Two switch as Dutch exit looms
Northern Ireland striker Lee Bonis is set to leave Dutch side ADO Den Haag and return to the UK to continue his career. League Two side Chesterfield are among the clubs showing strong interest in the former Portadown frontman. The 25-year-old had hoped to fire ADO Den Haag to the Eredivisie but they finished fourth in the second tier and were unable to qualify via the playoffs. He brought an extra attacking dimension to the side, at one point scoring five goals in as many games. In 38 games across all competitions for ADO Den Haag, he scored 12 and provided three assists. But now a fresh challenge awaits as he targets further progression in his club and international career. Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock are also admirers of Bonis, however Chesterfield are among the English sides in the hunt for his signature. In August last year the striker left Larne to join the Dutch side on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Bonis had joined Larne for a reported Irish League transfer fee of £100,000 in January 2022. He netted 58 goals and contributed 28 assists in 118 games, establishing a great partnership with fellow forward Andy Ryan as Larne won back-to-back Irish Premiership titles. Bonis has earned four Northern Ireland caps since making his debut in a scoreless draw against Belarus in Hungary last year in the Nations League. Goalkeeper Pierce Charles also made his senior international bow in that game. The former Seagoe man made his first start in attack for Northern Ireland in the 1-1 draw against Switzerland at Windsor Park. There is interest in Bonis from English and Scottish clubs but Chesterfield are hoping to seal a deal for the striker.
