SOUTHEND United have completed the signing of defender Cian Bolger from Bolton Wanderers.

The 6 foot 4 inch tall centre-back played once on loan for the Shrimpers last season before getting injured.

But, as was revealed in Echosport last week, the 22-year-old has now returned to Roots Hall on a permanent basis, in a deal believed to be worth around £25,000.

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