Joseph Ndo and Danny Ventre pen new deals

Joseph Ndo and Danny Ventre have signed up for the 2011 season.

Photo's courtesy of Kevin Finn

After signing in April,Ndo has been a key member of the team and has brought much experience and creativity into the midfield. Voted Man of the Match in the FAI Cup Final last month, it is the most recent Cup Ndo has won in his 7 years in the League of Ireland. He has also won the league on 3 occasions, EA Sports Cup twice and was voted PFAI Player of the Year in 2008 while at Shelbourne. Ndo first arrived in Ireland from Chinese side Chengdu Wuniu F.C.(now Chengdu Blades F.C.) to play for St. Pats' Athletic.

Ndo has also played for Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians and Joseph has been capped at Senior International level for Cameroon, playing in th 1998 and 2002 World Cups.

Ventre has been with the club since 2007 and was Paul Cook's first signing. Arriving from Accrington Stanley, he was first signed as a defender, but soon found himself playing alongside Conor O' Grady in midfield. A firm favourite with many fans, Danny's commitment cannot be questioned,  it was also a major factor in him being awarded the Forza Rovers' Player of the Year for 2009. Danny has captained the team for much of his time here, and hads the honour of leading the team out in the last 2 FAI Cup Finals.

There are now 9 players in total signed up for next season, with talks ongoing with other players:

Alan Keane

Gavin Peers

Derek Foran

Iarfhliath Davoren

Joseph Ndo

Danny Ventre

John Dillon

Eoin Doyle

Matthew Blinkhorn