Jake O'Brien
Irish ex-pupil of David Moyes knows Everton boss’ plans for Jake O’Brien

Irish ex-pupil of David Moyes knows Everton boss’ plans for Jake O’Brien

He knows from experience. Back in the mid-2000s, former Ireland midfielder, Kevin Kilbane, was a stalwart for David Moyes’s Everton side. He played for the Toffees from 2003-2006, amassing over 100 caps for the Merseyside club before leaving for Wigan. Everton’s most prominent Irishman since has, of course, been captain and club-legend Séamus Coleman, while […]

11 months ago

Irish defenders could be set for high-profile transfer moves

Irish defenders could be set for high-profile transfer moves

Jake O’Brien and Dara O’Shea look to be on the move. Irish Football has many problems at the moment but the centre-back position is not one of them. Last summer saw Nathan Collins break the Irish transfer record with a £23 million move from Wolves to Brentford. And reports now suggest that his international teammate […]

1 year ago

Why it’s time for Irish footballers to start looking beyond England

Why it’s time for Irish footballers to start looking beyond England

Saturday was a great day for the Irish abroad. Yesterday’s action hopefully offered a glimpse into the future for Republic of Ireland players and their club football fortunes. A day which saw Adam Idah score a last-minute Scottish Cup-winning goal for Celtic against Rangers was only made better by two of his international teammates making […]

1 year ago

Corkman Jake O’Brien scores against PSG in French Cup final

Corkman Jake O’Brien scores against PSG in French Cup final

Jake O’Brien was on the scoresheet against PSG Republic of Ireland squad member Jake O’Brien had a bittersweet time in last night’s French Cup final against PSG. The towering Cork centre-back scored in the second half to make the scoreline PSG 2-1 Lyon but that was how it ended at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, with his team […]

1 year ago

Premier League club want to sign Lyon’s Irish star in January

Premier League club want to sign Lyon’s Irish star in January

Everton are in the market for Irish talent this January. Premier League side Everton are currently hunting the signatures of two young Irish talents in January, including Olympique Lyonnais star Jake O’Brien according to Foot Mercato. Everton have been hit with 10-point deduction after breaching profitability and sustainability rules relating to losses, so they have […]

2 years ago

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