Former Derry City boss Declan Devine has been named as Keith Long’s replacement at Bohemians, with the 49-year-old set to attend Friday night’s Airticity League Premier Division clash against St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park before taking the reins on Monday.
Devine has been handed a two-year deal and replaces Long, who left Dalymount Park in August. Devine enjoyed two spells as Derry manager, winning an FAI Cup, and also won a league title as a player at the Brandywell.
Devine said: “The opportunity to lead this football club is something that really excites me. For me personally, it gives me so much pride. It is a proud moment for my family too.
“But we don’t have time to celebrate. I have a job to do, I will be completely immersing myself in moving to Dublin, and it will be full pelt from Monday.
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“I am going to do everything in my power to ensure this club is back where it belongs and for me, that means Bohs being back at the top of the table.”
