Daniel O'Reilly is one of three players to earn a new deal.

Longford Town sign young trio up to new deals
Published: October 26, 2017

Longford Town have announced that the trio of Jack Brady, Karl Chambers and Daniel O’Reilly have re-signed for the 2018 season.

 

In the wake of a fifth-place finish in the 2017 First Division, Neale Fenn and Longford Town have acted quickly to nail down the services of key members of the first-team for the next campaign.

 

Having played second fiddle to Paul Skinner for most of this year’s campaign, Brady only made his mark on the starting eleven following an injury to Skinner.

 

This run coincided with Towns FAI Cup run to the quarter finals, where Brady gained plenty of plaudits for some fantastic saves in games against Sligo Rovers, Bangor Celtic and Cork City.

 

The former Shelbourne man making 12 appearances for the red and black of the midlands, and becoming a permanent fixture in the first team towards the back end of the season.

 

Midfielder Chambers made 23 appearances in the 2017 season, scoring three goals in wins over both Athlone Town and Cobh Ramblers.

 

The midlands club have also announced that central defender and Player of the Year O‘Reilly has committed to the cause of the 2018 season.

 

Having made 30 appearances in the Red and Black, O’Reilly established himself as a key component in back four, forming partnerships with Stephen Walsh, before his departure to rivals Athlone Town, and retired Town legend Noel Haverty.

 

Only the ever-present Dean Zambra managed to turn out on more occasions for the City Calling Stadium outfit.


Leave a Comment

Andrew Dempsey

More articles from Andrew Dempsey

image description Photographer: Steve Alfred

2017 Season Report Card: Longford Town

by Andrew Dempsey on Fri, Nov 03 2017

Longford changed manager mid-season and it seemed to help them finish the year with plenty to look forward to next ...... Read more

image description

Heffernan demands focus ahead of Women's National League title run-in

by Andrew Dempsey on Sat, Oct 28 2017

Laura Heffernan has demanded that her charges focus ahead of the vital title race run-in, starting with a clash away ...... Read more

image description Photographer: Bray Wanderers

Republic of Ireland Under 16s retain the Victory Shield

by Andrew Dempsey on Sat, Oct 28 2017

The Republic of Ireland Under 16s have secured the Victory Shield for the second year in a row after dismissing ...... Read more

image description

Longford Town sign young trio up to new deals

by Andrew Dempsey on Thu, Oct 26 2017

Longford Town have announced that the trio of Jack Brady, Karl Chambers and Daniel O’Reilly have re-signed for the 2018 ...... Read more

image description Photographer: Peter Fitzpatrick

Ireland Women’s Under 19s Secure Elite Round Spot

by Andrew Dempsey on Sun, Oct 22 2017

Following a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Latvia, Dave Connell’s Under 19 charges have secured qualification for the UEFA Elite Round. ...... Read more

image description Photographer: Billy Galligan

FAI Secure Additional Tickets for playoff in Denmark

by Andrew Dempsey on Sat, Oct 21 2017

The Football Association of Ireland confirmed on Saturday that they have secured an additional 445 tickets for the Republic of ...... Read more