Sligo Rovers sign defender Shane Blaney from Doncaster

Premier Division Sligo Rovers have unveiled the signing of defender Shane Blaney from Doncaster Rovers.

The 21-year-old is a former Finn Harps player and made his first-team debut for Ollie Horgan’s charges at the age of 17.

He then moved to Doncaster just before his 19^th birthday at the beginning of 2018. He would later captain Doncaster’s under-23 side and played in the EFL Trophy for the club.

“I’ve been speaking with Liam for that period and it seems like the perfect fit for me,” Blaney told Sligo’s media team after signing.

“I never got the right time for it to fall to get a league debut. I was in the first-team training, but it didn’t come. I need games now.”

Blaney added: “I think my style is perfect for the manager. I love the ball to feet and that side of the game. It’s a good fit.

“Liam’s ambition matches my ambition; it could be something special here with the mix of young players and the older lads. I’m just really looking forward to it.”

Sligo boss Liam Buckley also remarked: “Shane is a really good addition to us. He comes strongly recommended and is looking to make an impression here.

“The conversations we’ve had have been good. Shane is ambitious and he’s coming here to prove what he can do.”