Bohemians swoop for Kiwi marksman as they continue summer signing mission
Alex Grieve is the club's fourth acquisition since the transfer window opened
Bohs have made their fourth summer signing with New Zealand international Alex Grieve joining from St Mirren.
The 25-year-old striker follows Ross Tierney, Leigh Kavanagh and Archie Meekison into the Dalymount club since the transfer window opened last week.
Gypsies boss Alan Reynolds hopes to give Greive his debut in Friday night's Premier Division clash with Sligo Rovers.
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Grieve, who has scored two goals in 10 international appearances, had a loan spell with Dundee United last season before he was released by St Mirren a month ago.
He said: “I was aware that Bohs are one of the biggest clubs in Ireland so once I heard they were looking at me, I was very interested.
“I've had good conversations with the gaffer about what he wants to achieve here and I am really looking forward to being a part of that.
“I feel I am an energetic player and very hard working, I like to get in behind defenders and cause them problems, and I want to help get the club to where it wants to be.
“I know Nando Pijnaker (Sligo Rovers) and Max Mata (former Sligo Rovers) from the New Zealand set-up and I know from them how good the standard is in the league here, so I am looking forward to the challenge.
“I know Archie from being with Dundee United last season too and Jake Carroll from when we were both in Glasgow, so there are a few familiar faces at the club already.
“I've trained with the team the last two days and have really enjoyed it. There is a great set-up here and the manager is ambitious, and I am really looking forward to getting started now.”
Bohs boss Reynolds commented: “I am delighted to get Alex on board. He's quick, he's sharp and he is going to be a real handful for defenders.
“Alex can play anywhere across the front three and we have had him in training over the past couple of days and I've been very impressed by him.
“Like everyone else who comes in during this window, he will need a little bit of time to get up to speed but he has been away with the New Zealand squad recently so he is in good shape.
“The squad is already looking a lot stronger now than it did a number of weeks ago and we are looking forward to getting all the new lads involved as soon as possible.”
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