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Sligo Rovers bolster defensive options as Blaney returns from England
Former Finn Harps man Shane Blaney is back in the League of Ireland after leaving Doncaster Rovers. By Paul Dollery Tuesday 29 Dec 2020, 12:44 PM Dec 29th 2020, 12:44 PM 3,555 Views 0 Comments
Shane Blaney at Doncaster Rovers.
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SLIGO ROVERS MANAGER Liam Buckley believes he has made “a really good addition” to his squad for 2021 by signing Shane Blaney.
The left-sided centre-back has joined the Bit o’ Red following a two-and-a-half-year spell with Doncaster Rovers.
Blaney was a free agent, having been released by the English League One club at the end of June.
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Sligo Rovers have bolstered their defensive options ahead of the new SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season with the acquisition of Doncaster Rovers defender Shane Blaney.
The Donegal native, 21, spent two years at the League One club, but found first-team opportunities hard to come by.
He spent time with Finn Harps prior to his move across the Irish Sea and is a former Irish schoolboy captain. He also captained Doncaster s Under-23 side. I’m delighted, he told Sligo Rovers website. This has been ongoing for the last few weeks. I’ve been speaking with Liam for that period and it seems like the perfect fit for me. It was a great experience at Doncaster.
Sligo Rovers have completed the signing of former Doncaster Rovers defender Shane Blaney for the 2021 season.
The Letterkenny man joins the Bit O’ Red after two and a half years with Doncaster where he captained their Under-23 side and played in the EFL Trophy.
Blaney, a 6 ft 2 left-footed centre-half, began his career with Finn Harps, making his debut at 17 before joining Doncaster at the start of 2018 just prior to his 19th birthday.
He is a former Irish schoolboy captain and took the same role at Doncaster Under-23s.
Blaney had two loan spells but left Doncaster last summer.
He will turn 22 in January as he starts pre-season under Liam Buckley, looking to kickstart his career at home again.