New Bohs boss Connor ready to do talking on the pitch

SITTING on the football ground about to turn property goldmine that is Dalymount Park, Bohemians’ long-term future looks secure, but while the envious supporters of rival clubs can already be heard muttering about ‘Bohski’ — and when did we last hear that sort of talk in the League of Ireland, eh? — the club’s manager, Sean Connor, is anxious to keep things in perspective.

“Yeah, I can’t wait to get all the money you guys are talking about,” he laughs. “And when I get that then I’ll be really, really happy. But right now I’ve got a very competitive budget, I’ve got a very supportive board and I’ve got a very expectant bunch of supporters, so we’re going to try and deliver.”

Belfast-born Connor made the move from Sligo to Dublin at the end of last season, after a campaign which left the Dalymount faithful smarting from a lowly ninth place finish.