Sam Bone joins Damien Duff’s League of Ireland leaders Shelbourne after Maidstone United exit
Sam Bone is returning to Ireland after leaving Maidstone – where he’ll be playing for a Premier League icon.
Bone has signed for League of Ireland leaders Shelbourne, who are managed by ex-Chelsea winger Damien Duff.
The former 100-cap Republic of Ireland international won two Premier League titles with the Blues under Jose Mourinho.
He also played for Blackburn, Newcastle and Fulham during a top-flight career spanning almost 400 appearances.
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Maidstone United sign former Colchester United and Dover Athletic midfielder Arjanit Krasniqi from Aveley
Maidstone have signed midfielder Arjanit Krasniqi from last season’s play-off rivals Aveley.
Krasniqi was part of the Millers side edged 2-1 by United in a play-off eliminator at the Gallagher.
The 24-year-old also played against the Stones for Hemel Hempstead at the start of last season and is known in Kent from his spell at Dover.
He earned a Football League move in 2018, joining Colchester from Waltham Forest, and had a stint abroad with Finnish club SJK Seinajoki.
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Maidstone United striker Matt Rush leaves the Gallagher Stadium for National League football at Sutton
Striker Matt Rush has moved up a level after rejecting a new contract at Maidstone.
Rush, 23, was offered fresh terms having made an impressive impact at the Gallagher Stadium following his move from Aveley in November.
