Shamrock Rovers confirms the signing of Sean Robertson to the squad for 2025.
shamrockrovers.ie spoke with head coach Stephen Bradley about the signing:
What can you tell us about Seán Robertson as a footballer?
“Seán is someone we looked at before he signed for Derry City. He had a lot of contacts with his agent at that point in time, but it just wasn’t the right timing for him. He had certain personnel that were in that position but we’ve been talking to him again for the last while.”
What attributes can Rovers fans expect to see from Seán?
“I think he has brilliant attributes that will suit how we play in those areas. We’re really happy to get Seán in.”
Where do you see Seán fitting in positionally when he gets his chance in the team?
The good thing about Seán is he can play in any of the three centre back positions, or also the wing back position. When you look at it now, it makes us really strong in those areas with Lee Grace, Pico Lopes, Dan Cleary, Adam Matthews, Josh Honohan, Victor Ozhianvuna, Danny Grant, Cory O’Sullivan and Trevor Clarke. So it gives us lots of options, which we need. We demand a lot of the players in those positions as over the course of a season, it does take its toll on the body. So it’s important to have those options.”
How is Seán looking in terms of fitness and getting up to speed with a view to seeing him in action for Rovers?
“Hopefully he’s near. We don’t know for sure, he’s in with us training today so we should see a bit today. We don’t really know until we get them in and have a look, but hopefully Seán is ready to go and not too far from it.”
Seán said “I’m delighted to sign for such a big club. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be here, so yeah can’t wait to get started. I’m looking forward to meeting the fans at the next home game.”
A short video interview with Seán will be posted within the next hour on our social media channels.
Player Bio:
Now aged 23 years, Robertson from Wandsworth, England, started in the Crystal Palace academy.
In August 2022, he signed for Forest Green Rovers and made his professional debut in August 2022, before joining Crewe Alexandra on loan in January 2023 until the end of the season.
Robertson left Forest Green Rovers at the end of the 2023–24 season and signed for Derry City in August 2024.
He can play as a wing-back, as a winger, or as part of a front three.
Photo credit: Shamrock Rovers F.C.
