SLIGO ROVERS have made their fourth summer signing with the capture of Ryan O’Kane on loan from Shelbourne.
The Bit O’ Red had already signed Seb Quirk from Accrington Stanley and Paddy McClean from Glentoran with James McManus joining on loan from Bohs.
Sligo Rovers have signed Ryan O’Kane on loan from Shelbourne[/caption]
Now O’Kane, 21, has followed suit after struggling for game-time following his close-season move from relegated Dundalk to champions Shels.
The winger made just five appearances, all off the bench, with the most recent of them in May. He, along with the other three, will be eligible to be picked by John Russell against Shamrock Rovers on Saturday.
O’Kane said:”I heard Rovers were interested at the start of June and I spoke to John and was really excited about what he had to say and what his plans were.
“Both for myself and the club. It was a no-brainer for me to come here.
“I’ve kept an eye on things here and I have been impressed with what I’ve seen. The football Rovers play suits me as it’s an attacking style.
“The fans can expect to see a lot of direct, attacking football when I get on the ball. I always want to take players on and get shots and crosses off when I can. I want to excite the supporters.
“We’re going to try and gain as much ground on the teams above us as possible. There are plenty of games and time left and of course we have the FAI Cup to look forward to in Dundalk in a few weeks.”
Russell added: “I love Ryan’s mentality. . He is hungry to come up here to Rovers and show people how good he is.
“I’m sure our fans will be excited to see what he brings.
“Ryan is an exciting player. He offers pace, trickery and directness to the team.
“We’ve added one of the best young talents in the league and we’re delighted with this bit of business.”
Meanwhile, ex-Cobh Ramblers, Shels and Cork City striker Jaze Kabia has joined Grimsby Town after scoring 16 goals to help Truro City win National League South last season.
