Parrott, O’Connor and Byrne confirmed to start against New Zealand
Mick’s picked a mix. Mick McCarthy has confirmed that he’ll be handing full debuts to Troy Parrott and Lee O’Connor in tomorrow’s friendly, while Shamrock Rovers’ Jack Byrne will also be awarded a starting berth against New Zealand. McCarthy had hinted during the week that he would be using the fixture as an opportunity to […]
6 years ago
Celtic sign highly-rated Ireland U21 star Lee O’Connor from Man United
The defender was called into a few travelling Manchester United senior squads at the end of last season. Celtic have signed up another promising Irish youngster, in Lee O’Connor. The 19-year-old was given permission to leave the Ireland U21 squad today to head to Glasgow and sign for Celtic. He joins the Scottish champions from Manchester […]
7 years ago
Four Ireland U21 players more than capable of senior breakthrough next season
This time next year, Ireland will hopefully be gearing up for Euro 2020 with a few of these exciting talents in their squad. Conor Masterson did not look overly impressed with the presentation for 4th place trophy at the Toulon Tournament. Having won their opening two games by playing some lovely football and plundering goals, […]
7 years ago
John O’Shea has spoken very highly of Manchester United’s young Irish defender Lee O’Connor
“There’s plenty of time for him yet, he has a fantastic future ahead of him.” John O’Shea has been speaking about Lee O’Connor, the young Irish defender impressing at Manchester United who has been compared to the former Republic of Ireland defender. Like O’Shea, O’Connor is a defender and a Waterford-native who joined United as […]
7 years ago
Michael Obafemi expertly rolls defender before slotting into the corner to give Ireland U19s early lead
Coolly done. The Republic of Ireland seniors may not have been able to deliver a result on Friday night but the U19s are looking much more slick. Tom Mohan’s side are currently in action against Kosovo in their Elite Round clash in Rio Ave and have wasted no time in stamping their authority on proceedings. In […]
8 years ago
8 exciting young Irish stars you should look out for
Bright futures. In this stark World Cup-less, post-Wes landscape, Ireland needs its next footballing hero. Martin O’Neill’s squad may not be brimming with exciting young prospects, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few out there. At this stage, Southampton striker Michael Obafemi has been well-documented as a potential Irish star, should he declare for […]
8 years ago