Finn Harps set for cash boost as Ethan Boyle signs for Shamrock Rovers

Finn Harps are set for a boost to their coffers after utility player Ethan Boyle signed for Premier Division Shamrock Rovers this afternoon.

Boyle, an Irish Under-21 international, signed for Harps ahead of the 2016 season and played for two full seasons at Finn Park.

Now, though, following the club’s relegation, Boyle has joined the Hoops. Sligo Rovers were also interested in Boyle, but he has plumped for Rovers.

Given that Boyle had been offered a new deal at Harps, the Donegal club is now due a compensation fee, thought to be between €8-€10,000, from the move.

Boyle was delighted to sign for the Hoops saying, “It didn’t take much persuasion,” he said.

“It’s a big club and the thought of playing for Shamrock Rovers is quite a big thing so I was more than happy to join. I’m very excited, I can’t wait to get to pre-season and hopefully get myself a starting position and hold it down.

“I think I’ve come on a lot. I’ve spent two years in the Premier Division, that’s a lot of experience for me. I really enjoyed it at Finn Harps. I made a lot of friends there and a lot of personal goals came through for me. Certain aspects of my game have been improved and still need to be improved and I’m sure that’ll happen here.”

At the weekend, Boyle hinted that his time at Harps was up when he tweeted: “I would like to thank the players, management, fans and anyone involved with @FinnHarpsFC for an enjoyable 2 year spell with the club.”