BOH JAMES IS ROVER-JOYED WITH SWITCH

JAMES MCMANUS says he won't look back for the rest of the season after joining Sligo Rovers on loan from Bohemians.

- BY PAUL O'HEHIR

The 20-year-old is still held in high regard by the third-placed Gypsies, who handed him a 2027 contact extension in May.

But the midfielder (above) has only made 12 appearances for Bohs this year - almost 70 in total since joining in 2021 - and he asked boss Alan Reynolds about a loan move.

Reynolds - who has Cian Byrne back from a loan spell at Galway United - said: “James is a quality midfielder with huge potential.