Lee Bonis bags brace as Larne boss highlights striker’s ‘game has to change’

By Patrick Van Dort
Published 31st Jan 2022, 16:32 BST
Updated 31st Jan 2022, 18:04 BST
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Larne boss Tiernan Lynch watched his high-profile January signing Lee Bonis bag a brace on Saturday then declared the hard work on the striker’s development will only continue.

Bonis pushed his tally in Larne club colours to three goals across the past two appearances following a weekend double in the 4-0 defeat of former club Portadown.

Although Bonis refused to celebrate scoring against his hometown club, the 22-year-old forward will embrace the growing popularity of the Larne fans and words of praise from his manager.

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“There’s absolutely no pressure on Lee Bonis, ” said Lynch after Bonis had scored two with a third disallowed. “He’s a fantastic kid, his work ethic is phenomenal every single day, his willingness and eagerness to improve.

Lee Bonis has now scored three goals in his past two games for Larne following a January transfer from Portadown. Pic by Pacemaker.Lee Bonis has now scored three goals in his past two games for Larne following a January transfer from Portadown. Pic by Pacemaker.
Lee Bonis has now scored three goals in his past two games for Larne following a January transfer from Portadown. Pic by Pacemaker.

“He knows what his strengths are but knows what his areas of improvement are and we’re working hard on those for him.