Galway United's Patrick Hickey has joined Bohemians on a multi-year deal, the club announced. Hickey, 27, has been a key player for the Tribesman for the past two seasons, scoring crucial goals in their Premier Division campaign. The striker has been a vital cog in the team's machinery, and his departure will be felt deeply by the Galway United faithful.
What happened?
Bohemians have signed Patrick Hickey from Galway United and Sam Todd from Derry City, both on multi-year contracts. Hickey, 27, has been a key player for the Tribesman for the past two seasons, while Todd, 27, has made 231 first-team appearances in his playing career.
Why it matters for Galway United
Hickey's departure will be a significant blow to the Tribesman, who are currently 7th in the Premier Division with 28 points from 24 games. They have a recent form of DWLLW and are 23 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. The team will need to regroup and find a replacement for Hickey's goalscoring prowess.
What comes next?
Galway United will need to focus on their upcoming fixture against Bohemians, who are currently 3rd in the table. The match will take place on August 2nd, and the Tribesman will be looking to get a positive result to boost their morale. With Hickey's departure, the team will need to rely on their other players to step up and fill the gap left by the striker.
League standing
Galway United are currently 7th in the Premier Division, with 28 points from 24 games. They have a recent form of DWLLW and are 23 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. The team will need to work hard to climb the table and secure a top-half finish.
Goals this season
Galway United have scored 32 goals this season, while conceding 39. They have a goal difference of -7 and will need to improve their defensive solidity to climb the table.
Next fixture
Galway United's next fixture is against Bohemians, who are currently 3rd in the table. The match will take place on August 2nd, and the Tribesman will be looking to get a positive result to boost their morale.
