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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
No sense of panic from manager Kevin Doherty as Drogheda United reel from loss of Douglas James-Taylor to Bohemians
Drogheda United's squad will be severely depleted again for Friday's home league game against Galway United (kick-off 7.45pm), but Kevin Doherty says he won't be rushed into making panic signings now that the July transfer window is open. Along with a long injury list, the manager will have to plan without Douglas James-Taylor who was unveiled by Bohemians on Tuesday as their new striker, but the Drogs boss pointed out that the team have only one other competitive fixture this month - at home to Crumlin United in the FAI Cup on the 18th.
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Bohemians sign Douglas James-Taylor to multi-year deal
Bohemians have signed Douglas James-Taylor to a multiyear deal. The English centre forward turned down an offer to remain at Drogheda United , having spent the past 12 months on loan from Walsall. Both Drogheda and Walsall are under the multi-club ownership of American investment firm The Trivela Group. 'As I was nearing the end of my contract at Walsall, a few clubs began speaking to my agent and Bohs was the one that stood out for me,' said James-Taylor. READ MORE 'I know how big of a club this is, how much representation it has for Irish people, and it was just a massive opportunity for me to play for this club. 'Meeting [Bohs manager Alan Reynolds] and some of the staff you can see how much is invested in this, how much there is a plan and they are building towards something.' The 23-year-old played a crucial role in Drogheda's FAI Cup success last year, scoring seven goals in four matches, including a penalty in the final against Derry City. James-Taylor declined a 'significant offer' from Drogheda to continue his career at the Louth club after they were removed from the Uefa Conference League last month for noncompliance on multi-club ownership. Under Uefa rules, two clubs owned by the same investors cannot compete in the same European competition. The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed an appeal by Drogheda against Uefa, upholding the decision to allow Trivela's Swedish club Silkeborg IF to compete in the Conference League qualifiers next week. Ben Boycott, the Trivela founder and co-chairman of Walsall, Drogheda and Silkeborg, said the process lacked 'consistency, clarity and fairness.' He also apologised to the Drogheda 'players, staff and supporters.' Losing James-Taylor to their main rivals to qualify for European football next season is another significant blow to the Trivela project. Currently, Drogheda are fourth in the Premier Division table, two points behind Bohemians and Derry. Bohs were searching for a proven striker as Lys Mousset, the former Sheffield United and France under-21 international, has struggled to make an impression at Dalymount Park. Mousset scored his only goal for the north Dubliners against Sligo Rovers on May 10th, in what could prove his last appearance for Bohemians. 'This is a really exciting signing for the club,' said Reynolds. 'Dougie is an extremely talented player and our fans will be aware of the pedigree he will bring having seen the immediate impact he has had in the league over the past 12 months. 'He's one we have kept an eye on for some time now, so we are delighted to get it over the line. He's ideal for what we are looking for.'
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
LOI transfers: Douglas James-Taylor hails ‘massive opportunity' with Bohemians
English striker Douglas James-Taylor says the chance to move to Bohemians was an opportunity he could not turn down. 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.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Bohs sign former Walsall striker Douglas James-Taylor
Bohemians have signed English striker Douglas James-Taylor on a multi-year deal from Walsall. The 23-year-old attacker spent the last 12 months on loan from Walsall at Drogheda United where he won the FAI Cup last season. He joined Drogheda in July of last year, netting six goals in 14 league games last term and, crucially, scoring seven goals in five games, including a penalty in the final, in their march to cup glory. Manager Alan Reynolds will be hoping that James-Taylor's goals can help them to a league push. They trail Shamrock Rovers by 11 points, albeit with two games in hand, but have a massively smaller goal difference. Reynolds said: "This is a really exciting signing for the club. Dougie is an extremely talented player and our fans will be aware of the pedigree he will bring having seen the immediate impact he has had in the league over the past 12 months. "He's one we have kept an eye on for some time now, so we are delighted to get it over the line. He's ideal for what we are looking for, he fits the age profile of players we are trying to bring to the club, and adds serious competition to the squad at that end of the pitch. "I am confident that he will prove to be a really important player for the club and one that the fans really take to. We can't wait to get working with him." James-Taylor is eager to get going with Bohs and linking up again Ross Tierney, a player he knows from his time in England. "It's a pleasure to be here," he said. "I knew Ross Tierney from Walsall and he spoke so highly of the club, and I know from being in the league now for a year how big a club this is. "It's a massive opportunity for me to play for this club. I was nearing the end of my contract at Walsall, a few clubs began speaking to my agent and Bohs was the one that stood out for me. "I can't wait to get going. Bohs move the ball really well, they're fit lads, and I think this is a good fit for me."
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Young England footballer to switch International allegiance to Ireland
English born Sligo Rovers star Owen Elding is on the verge of switching his International allegiance to the Republic of Ireland. Elding was born in England but has lived in Ireland since he was 11-years-old. He moved to Ireland with his family when his dad, former striker Anthony Elding, signed for Sligo Rovers. Anthony is something of a legend in Sligo circles as it was his goal that broke Drogheda United's hearts and secured an FAI Cup final win for the Westerners in 2013. Youngster Owen, who is just 19, has been in stunning form for the Bit O'Red this season, notching eight goals in what has been a very impressive campaign in front of goal to date. His latest effort was a wonderful piledriver from 30 yards after a surging run against Bohemians last time out. After the game, Sligo boss John Russell was asked about whether Elding had been approached by the FAI to feature in Ireland's underage set-up. "That's a good question, which you should ask the FAI," said Russell. "I would have flagged this a while back. I think there is stuff going on in the background trying to get him nationalised. "He has been in the country since he was 11 years of age. He was born in England, his dad obviously then having come over here to play. "There is talk in the background and hopefully it can be resolved as he should be in that Under-21 squad. "I think it's paperwork that the FAI have to organise. "I'm led to believe it's close, so I think for everyone it would be good if it happened soon."
