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.”
Be handy in compromised rules too
Excellent squad addition to the Mayo set-up.
Best of luck to him. Hope he’ll be an addition to his county. He was very loyal to Connacht and didn’t snub them when Harlequins let him go.
Catching high balls in rugby and GAA are completely different things though…
Looks like hes doing the michael jackson thriller dance in that photo of his days as a minor.
Met him once in Dublin after a Mayo game and you could tell he was very passionate about Mayo football. I have no doubt he will be a great addition to the team in what ever capacity. Don’t forget there were plenty off offers from other rugby teams so he hasn’t taken this decision likely.
Anyone know how good he really I know he hasnt played in a while?
Great if it works, but Horan will look like an idiot if it doesn’t.