Ireland striker Tom Cannon set to join Championship side in big money move
It has set an Irish transfer record. Republic of Ireland forward Tom Cannon is set for a £10m (€12m) transfer to Championship promotion-chasing Sheffield United. The Ireland striker was recalled by Leicester City last week from his loan move at Stoke City. But rather than keep the 22-year-old to aid in their Premier League survival […]
1 year ago
Striker left out of Ireland squad despite netting a hat-trick for Stoke
Heimir Hallgrímsson has named his squad for the upcoming Nations League games. Stoke City striker Tom Cannon is one of a few surprising omissions from Heimir Hallgrímsson’s second ever Republic of Ireland squad announcement. Despite bagging four goals for Narcis Pelach’s side last night as they trashed Portsmouth 6-1 in the Championship. The Republic of […]
1 year ago
Tom Cannon aiming to convince clubmate to play for Ireland
“I will be having words with him when I get back.” Republic of Ireland Tom Cannon has said he is looking to convince his Leicester City teammate, Kasey McAteer, to declare for the Boys in Green following his international debut. The 21-year-old togged out for the first time in an Ireland shirt on Tuesday night against […]
1 year ago
Tom Cannon says he turned down approach from England to play for Ireland
Ireland call-up Tom Cannon has underlined his commitment to the team. It took Tom Cannon some time to emphasise his commitment to the Republic of Ireland Under-21s or the Ireland senior team. The Leicester striker scored in an Ireland Under-21 friendly in March 2023 but has never played a competitive game for them having rejected […]
1 year ago
John O’Shea explains why prospect isn’t in Ireland squad amid England concerns
“It’s as simple as that.” Interim Republic of Ireland manager John O’Shea has explained why prospect Tom Cannon isn’t in the national squad amid concerns that he could declare for England. Ireland have an unfortunate history of watching talented youth players declare for the English despite wearing the green jersey at youth level, with Declan […]
2 years ago
Ireland U21 star linked with perfect Premier League move
This would be the perfect next step in the striker’s development. Ireland Under 21 star Tom Cannon has been linked with what would be a superb transfer to Premier League new boys Luton Town. The 20-year-old striker is currently on the books at Everton, but spent last season on loan in the Championship with Preston […]
2 years ago