{"id":556363,"date":"2020-07-02T07:19:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T11:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=556363"},"modified":"2021-12-29T09:23:27","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T14:23:27","slug":"forest-green-rovers-sign-midfielder-dan-sweeney-on-a-free-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/07\/02\/forest-green-rovers-sign-midfielder-dan-sweeney-on-a-free-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Forest Green Rovers Sign Midfielder Dan Sweeney On A Free Transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/tag\/forest-green-rovers\/\" target=\"_self\">Forest Green Rovers<\/a> have signed midfielder Dan Sweeney from Barnet. The experienced midfielder arrives on a free transfer and becomes Rovers first summer signing.<\/p>\n<p>Sweeney\u2019s arrival begins Mark Cooper\u2019s recruitment drive as Forest Green look to improve on a disappointing campaign last time out.<\/p>\n<h2>Forest Green Rovers Sign Midfielder Dan Sweeney<\/h2>\n<h3>Sweeney Arrives On A Free Transfer From Barnet<\/h3>\n<p>Forest Green announced via their website they had signed the midfielder. The 26 year old arrives on a free transfer and has signed a two-year deal at New Lawn.<\/p>\n<p>Sweeney began his career at <a href=\"\/tag\/afc-wimbledon\/\" target=\"_self\">AFC Wimbledon<\/a> before being released by the London club. The midfielder made his name in non-league with the likes of Kingstonian, Dulwich Hamlet and Maidstone United.<\/p>\n<p>His impressive performances earned him a move to then <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/category\/league-football\/league12\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Football League<\/a> side Barnet. Since joining Barnet, Sweeney has clocked up over 100 appearances and captained the side.<\/p>\n<p>Sweeney is a no-nonsense, hardworking midfield player. He is athletic, strong and a difficult player to get past. He will add some much-needed steel to the Forest Green midfield.<\/p>\n<p>Barnet\u2019s loss is Forest Green\u2019s gain as they look to sustain a promotion charge in the new season. Mark Cooper\u2019s side endured a tough season after starting brightly. Sweeney\u2019s arrival highlights Forest Green\u2019s plans to improve their squad for the new season.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about his move, Sweeney said &#8220;I\u2019m excited about being given the chance to prove myself in the Football League again and working with the manager and the team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m looking forward to getting started, just as soon as we get the green light for the new season.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Director of Football Richard Hughes added &#8220;There was considerable interest in Dan this summer, so we\u2019re delighted to bring him to The New Lawn.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He\u2019s a strong, powerful and athletic player, who we know will fit right in with our squad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forest Green Rovers have signed midfielder Dan Sweeney from Barnet. The experienced midfielder arrives on a free transfer and becomes Rovers first summer signing. Sweeney\u2019s arrival begins Mark Cooper\u2019s recruitment drive as Forest Green look to improve on a disappointing campaign last time out. 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