Bohemians sign Keith Dalton from Dundalk and extend Poynton loan

Bohemians have announced the signing of winger Keith Dalton from Dundalk, while midfielder Georgie Poynton has extended his loan from the Lilywhites to the end of the season.

19-year-old Dalton progressed through the under-19s set-up at Oriel Park, making his league debut in a 5-2 defeat to St Patrick's Athletic at the tail-end of last season.

Dalton came up the same under-19 side that featured Poynton but has found first-team opportunities difficult to come by in one of the most successful sides to grace the League of Ireland.

“Keith is an exciting young wide player. He’s very talented and hungry to do well.

“We’re delighted to have him at the club having watched his progress with Dundalk’s under-19s.

“He will give us good options down the right side.”

19-year-old Poynton has been a key cog in the Gypsies' midfield since making the move to Dalymount Park at the beginning of the season.

Poynton also made his league bow for the Lilywhites in that defeat to Pats at Richmond Park and the Ireland under-19 international has long been thought to have a bright future in the game.

Both deals are thought to have been facilitated by Bohs' agreement to move the July 7^th league tie with Dundalk forward to Wednesday the 5^th to facilitate Dundalk's Champions League preparations.

Dalton is Bohs' second new addition of the summer transfer window following the signing of AUL Premier A's top scorer, Usher Celtic striker Steo Donnelly, earlier this month.