Defender Josh joins the Imps
Josh Honohan is looking forward to settling into life as an Imp after becoming Lincoln City's first signing of the January transfer window.
The versatile defender joins on a permanent switch from Shamrock Rovers after playing a key role in the League of Ireland side's double-winning season.
He said: "We've been speaking for a long time so I'm excited to get the deal done and get over here ready to get going once I’ve returned to full training.
"There were a lot of factors as to why Lincoln City was the move I wanted to make. The way the club has progressed over the past few years is really impressive and I always wanted to be part of it once I found out about the interest."
A player who is comfortable anywhere in the backline and full back/wide areas, Honohan has watched his new team-mates extensively and feels he can add to the squad.
He added: "I've watched the games before I got here and love the way the team are playing. I can see it's a very progressive style of play, full of intensity and the way I want to play.
"The fans have got right behind the team and there's been a really intimidating atmosphere in the stadium at times - I can't wait to play in front of them.
"It's clearly a group full of running and pressing, a real determined group, and I think I fit that mould."
Director of football Jez George added: “I would just ask for some patience with Josh in that he picked up a load-related injury towards the back end of Shamrock’s season, after the deal had already been completed, and Josh subsequently hasn’t played since 9 November.
"We have been in full dialogue with Shamrock’s medical department to ensure a smooth handover in Josh’s rehab and we will take our time now to ensure Josh comes back symptom and pain free, followed by a gradual introduction to pitch-based training before he is considered for selection.
"We will not put a timeframe on his return to playing but we are extremely positive that Josh will be able to make a significant contribution to the team this season. We signed Josh on a long-term contract for a reason, so we won’t rush this process for the matter of a few weeks.”
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