FORMER IRELAND U21 international Simon Power has joined St Patrick’s Athletic from Sligo Rovers.
Power, who won his U21 caps under Pats boss Stephen Kenny, has agreed a two-year deal at Richmond Park.
The 26-year-old winger won League of Ireland titles with Shamrock Rovers in 2022 and 2023 prior to his move west to Sligo.
“Simon has always had electric pace,” Kenny said on Monday as he unveiled the Saints’ first new signing of the off-season.
“His recorded level of speed is on a par with Chiedozie Ogbene, but much more than that, he is a very skilful footballer, an exciting dribbler, and has added different facets to his game, playing off the right or the left wing.”
Power revealed that there was also interest from other clubs, but the opportunity to team up with Kenny once again was “a major pull”.
“Working under him at the Ireland U21s was some of the best times of my career, and I think it’s a really exciting time to be at St Pat’s off the back of their form at the end of last season.
“We’ve got European football to look forward to next season as well, and ultimately I want to come here and win.”
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@ashton oriordan: what do you know??
@ashton oriordan: ya heard about Kelly her and fergie’s moves, dinna know about o sé though
@WqM9AAv3: O Shea linked with Celtic as well.
Szmodics linked with Ipswich, think that might happen.
Ferguson better off not going to Utd, stay where he is for another season at least.
How are they getting away with this and the ffp. I thought this loophole of long contracts was finished
@anthony davoren: selling lots of players too so all in order for now
Not sure they need him. Don’t see him starting for them
@Emmet: Don’t see him fullstop
7 years for the love of st Peter. The guy is injured half the time. Plus he’s at his best on a counter attacking team. Can’t see Chelsea’s style suiting him.
Discusting do they want to buy every player are what pedro is a very good player do might be there best singing in years
@Square: ya he’s a brilliant singer. They call him the karaoke kid back in his hometown in Portugal singing in Portuguese. Not sure whether he will be as good singing in England though Square
@Square: Have you had a few Square?
@Bert Carolan: not had any in 7 years i think what i said is very fair he allways scares me playing against liverpool
@Bert Carolan: that jed guy has 24 7
@Square: ah Jazus square 7 years ya only a baba.. ya close with 24 though for me