Bohemians appoint Derek Pender as new under-17 boss along with changes to underage management

Premier Division Bohemians have confirmed the appointment of former club captain Derek Pender as the club’s new under-17 manager.

Pender has been appointed as the club’s new under-17 boss as Gavin Teehan and Keith Roche have also been confirmed as the Gypsies under-19 and under-15 boss respectively.

“It’s a great opportunity for Derek to cut his teeth in coaching,” Keith Long told Bohemians’ media team.  

“But it’s a huge opportunity for young players to learn from one of the most experienced and professional players in the league too.

“Again, he will also need time to implement his ideas and he will be ably assisted by Rory (Kirk), who is a very respected with St Kevin’s.”

The club have also confirmed that Gavin Teehan is the club’s new under-19 manager following the resignation of Craig Sexton.  

“Gavin is a great developmental coach and has good experience of schoolboy football at St Joseph’s and Cabinteely.

“It’s a change coming from U17s to U19s football, but Gavin has a track record of bringing players through,” Long added.

“Success at U19s level comes in tandem with developing players ready for the first team and we want that to continue.

“But it might be a season of transition as there has been a big turnover of players and it will take time for him to implement ideas. We’re looking forward to a new voice and new ideas to help develop young talent and Gavin has that.”

Roche succeeds Ger Browne as manager of the Bohs-SKB U15s having coached with St Kevin’s for four years.

Bohs-SKB Technical director Alan Caffrey concluded; “We welcome them in. We’re looking forward to working with them and getting started.”