Ex-Shels and Sporting Fingal midfielder Kevin Dawson joins 'ambitious' Forest Green

Former Shelbourne and Sporting Fingal midfielder Kevin Dawson has joined Forest Green Rovers.

The 29-year-old has signed on a one-year deal at The New Lawn Stadium having departed cross-town rivals Cheltenham Town.  

The former Shels midfield star joins the ‘ambitious’ League Two club having enjoyed stints at Yeovil Town and Cheltenham Town respectively.

Dawson is Forest Green’s sixth signing of the season, citing the club’s ambition as a key factor in enticing his move to the club.

The ex-Shels youngster said; “I had a few offers but when Forest Green made contact, I said to my agent that I was desperate to make that happen.

“Seeing how they finished last year, I’m hoping they can go one better this year and I hope to be part of that.

“I’m looking forward to improving under the manager as well. He has improved a lot of players over the years and I hope to be another one.

“I’m delighted to get the deal sorted before the start of pre-season and now I’m looking to hit the ground running.

“I’d like to think we’d kick on again.”

Mark Cooper, Forest Green manager added; “When we found out he was available, he was one we wanted to try and add to our midfield department.

“He has a great energy, is technically good and can score goals. It add to what we’ve got with him, Winchester, Adams and Morton, we’ve got a real good group of midfield players there, which is where we like to be strong.

“It’s a fantastic signing for us.”