Former Dundalk and Bray Wanderers winger Dylan Connolly joins St Mirren after Wimbledon exit

Former Dundalk and Bray Wanderers winger Dylan Connolly has joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on a one-year deal.

The 25-year-old is a former Republic of Ireland under-21 international and has also had spells in the League of Ireland with Bohemians and Shelbourne.

Recently, the Dubliner was with AFC Wimbledon, and also had a loan stint at Bradford City during the second half of the previous campaign.

He will now link up with former Dundalk teammate Jamie McGrath who joined the Saints following the conclusion of the 2019 League of Ireland season.

“When the gaffer rang me it was his ambitions for the club that made me want to come and be a part of it,” Connolly told his club’s media team. 

“He told me about how he wanted to progress the club and do really well in the league.

“I spoke to Jamie McGrath and he sold me on the club. He's really enjoying his time here and he's only had good things to say which made the decision much easier.

“I'm quick, direct and like to get at defenders. I like to get balls into the box and hopefully I can create a lot of chances and chip in with a few goals."

And manager Jim Goodwin added: “Dylan is a good experienced player with out-and-out pace and I feel that is something that we lack a little of in the team.

“The Irish market is one that I am very fortunate to have some really good contacts. Before I sign anyone I make a number of calls to people who have worked with the player in the past and I spoke to Jamie McGrath and he said he was a great lad and a good character.

“I’m really looking to seeing him play and I think he will excite the fans.”