Moses Dyer scoops League of Ireland player of the month gong for April 

Dyer has netted eight goals in 13 matches for John Caulfield's outfit.

Moses Dyer of Galway United poses for a portrait with his SSE Airtricity / SWI Player of the Month Award for April  Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Galway United striker Moses Dyer has won the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland player of the month award for April.

New Zealander Dyer is the first-ever player of Polynesian descent to clinch the monthly gong ahead of runner-up Warren Davis of Drogheda United and third-placed Jack Byrne of Shamrock Rovers.

“I am feeling good and it’s good to get nominated twice but even better to go and win the award. I think April was my best month so far playing for Galway United," said the 28-year-old.

“It’s been a long journey for me playing in so many different countries but Ireland is my favourite so far. 

"It’s taken me a while to get used to the weather here but I have settled in and it’s great working with my manager, John (Caulfield) and the coaching staff here."

“It’s amazing in that I get to travel the world to play football. I have the best job in the world and there’s nothing more to say really. 

"It’s the best thing ever and that’s why I have come to Ireland. I never thought I’d ever come to Ireland and now I am playing here and living in Galway,” he added.

Dyer made the New Zealand U20 FIFA World Cup squad in 2017, and this season he has netted eight goals in 13 matches for John Caulfield's outfit.

He added: “We had a little dip in form lately losing to Waterford, Bohemians and St Pat’s and we have dropped to eighth in the table but we are still only six points off the top. 

"We need to go on another little run and get right back up the table."