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LEAGUE OF IRELAND:A LATECOMER to a Bohemians' title charge that could be completed this evening at United Park, Gary Deegan's contribution in central midfield to the team's remarkable run of victories was recognised yesterday when the 21-year-old was named as the Eircom/Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland player of the month for September.

Formerly of Shelbourne and Longford Town, Deegan started the season at Galway United only to be let go when the club hit financial problems during the summer. Something of a scramble for his services ensued before his former boss at Tolka Park, Pat Fenlon, added him to an already strong squad at Dalymount Park.