CONNOR PARSONS has returned to the League of Ireland to join Bohemians – just a month after leaving for Dagenham and Redbridge.
Parsons, 24, starred at Waterford over the past two-seasons helping the Blues to promotion and seventh place last season.
But he left the RSC in January to join National League Dagenham and Redbridge making two appearances, only to now be tempted back to Ireland by Alan Reynolds.
Parsons said: “This move feels so right for me, and I’m delighted that everything worked out in the end and that I’ve been able to sign.
“I have a great relationship with Rennie from our time together at Waterford. He is someone who knows how to get the best out of me.”
Reynolds made his move to bring Parsons, who scored three goals from left wing last season, believing he can be a big fan favourite.
The Bohs gaffer said: “Connor is a really talented winger with electric pace, who will bring great energy to our side and excite our supporters.
“He is a player I’ve wanted to bring to the club for some time. We tried to get him at the end of last season so I’m delighted that we’ve been able to get him now.
“He is someone I have worked with before at Waterford so I know the qualities he will bring.
“He is a really quick and direct wide player. He knows the league well now, and he is going to be a brilliant addition to our squad.”
The English man joined the Blues in 2023 having started out with Norwich City with spells at Wycombe and in Iceland.
He is also a YouTube star and featured in a Sky Sports programme where former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had to select which mystery player was a professional.
Parsons’ could make his debut on Friday in a friendly against Longford before the February 16 league opener against Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium.
He continued: “I just can’t wait to get started now. I know everyone is really looking forward to the first game of the season. What a game to kick off the season with at the Aviva Stadium.
“It will mean everything for that to be my first game in a Bohs shirt. It will be a massive occasion and we want to build momentum from the start, so I will be doing everything I can in training between now and then to ensure I am a part of it.”
Meanwhile, St Patrick’s Athletic have loaned midfielder Aaron Bolger to English National League side Ebbsfleet United.
The 25-year-old Bray man joined the Saints from Cork City last winter but now goes back to the UK having previously been on Cardiff City’s books.
