Alex O'Hanlon

[Charlie Darwin]

Says he's City's top scorer, no? It's a bit of a nothing article anyway, just a few words and the Indo's usual ****edump of random twitter comments to generate hits. Which is a pity because they could have gone and interviewed him and actually done something actually enlightening.

[tetsujin1979]

I suppose that headline is going to generate more hits, and more search results. Pity it's not true.
Also, it's been picked up by a few other sites as fact.

[Charlie Darwin]

Ah sorry, I didn't even read the headline.

[Stuttgart88]

Jack scored against Schalke today acc to SSN on telly just now.

[Charlie Darwin]

Jack scored against Schalke today acc to SSN on telly just now.
Correct:

"Barker got the better of his full-back, swung the ball across and crossed for Byrne on the edge of the box. The midfielder controlled, set himself and fired low past the keeper. 4-1"

[tetsujin1979]

goal and reaction from Byrne on 1:38 in highlights package here
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[Charlie Darwin]

O'Hanlon on the bench for Liverpool U21s tonight against Man Utd.

[tetsujin1979]

Byrne scored against Liverpool U21's last Saturday
Goal here on 1:28
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Cleary and O'Hanlon started for Liverpool, O'Hanlon was substituted late on in the second half

[Bungle]

O'Hanlon seems to be playing well for the Liverpool u21s. He seems to have played well for them during the week going on their fan websites. Cleary didn't start that game, but seems to start most games.

Masterson has been playing with their u18 team and been a standout performer. Corey Whelan also involved there - think he's their captain.

[tetsujin1979]

Daniel Cleary, Corey Whelan and O'Hanlon all starting for Liverpool against Benfica in the UEFA Youth League: http://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/season=2015/matches/live/index.html?day=7&session=4&match=2016037
Currently 1-1

[tetsujin1979]

Liverpool lost 2-1 and are out - only one leg in the last 16
City drew 1-1, with Byrne scoring, and went through 4-1 on penalties with Byrne also converting his spot kick
Anderlecht knocked out Barcelona yesterday with U19 keeper Bossin on the bench

[Bungle]

Liverpool u21s with Dan Cleary and alex o'hanlon on sky sports right now. They're beating Chelsea 2-0.

[liamoo11]

Liverpool u21s with Dan Cleary and alex o'hanlon on sky sports right now. They're beating Chelsea 2-0.

O Hanlon played well in the centre I thought passed it very well lovely through ball for wilson just before he was taken off. Looks to have come on physically. Wood be great if he got out on loan

[Bungle]

Yeah he's a very talented lad. He's very technically gifted. The right club on loan that plays passing football and he could come on big time in the next year.

[Stuttgart88]

He just needs to avoid holes.

[Charlie Darwin]

He just needs to avoid holes.
No Ireland underage games scheduled for Dalymount so should be OK.

[SkStu]

they'll want to avoid yer ma as well Charlie size of the hole on her.

[tetsujin1979]

Byrne starting and Ian Lawlor on the bench for City against Fulham, with Noe Baba starting and Dean O'Halloran on the bench, in the U21 league this afternoon

[tetsujin1979]

Byrne starting and Ian Lawlor on the bench for City against Fulham, with Noe Baba starting and Dean O'Halloran on the bench, in the U21 league this afternoon

not the greatest day for the Irish contingent in the game - Lawlor and O'Halloran stayed the bench, Fulham's defence conceded three and Byrne was sent off: http://mcfc.co.uk/News/Match-reports/2015/March/City-EDS-v-Fulham-u21s-Barclays-U21-Premier-League-6-March-2015-5011

[tetsujin1979]

O'Hanlon and Cleary both trained with the Liverpool senior team at Melwood recently: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/pictures-liverpool-fc-captain-steven-8787833

[tetsujin1979]

Byrne starting for Man City against Roma on Eurosport. Into the second half, still 0-0 and City have just had a player sent off

[Charlie Darwin]

Sent off. That didn't go well.

[tetsujin1979]

short documentary from Manchester City on Jack Byrne
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[gastric]

Tets,
I think you have a bit of a man crush on young Jack!

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

IDK he's not as handsome as Shane Long. The guy can even sing. *Swoons*

[Olé Olé]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2421732-50-to-watch-from-the-uefa-youth-league


Jack Byrne's performances in the UEFA Youth League have led him to the cusp
of Manchester City's first team. The Manchester Evening News' Simon Bajkowski (http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-prospect-jack-byrne-8984367) reports he's training with them and will be in contention to make the final squads of the season.
He moves freely and gracefully and has shown adeptness for finding space on
the pitch to receive the ball. He's never shy to take it under pressure and has
excelled playing as a flat central midfielder linking the lines.

The one downside is he's a bit of a hothead. He can get upset quickly and
found himself walking the disciplinary tightrope in the knockout stages. But he
scored six goals in eight starts throughout the competition—a very
healthy return.

[Charlie Darwin]

Some suggestion Vieira could take over until the end of the season if Pellegrini is sacked. He's a big fan of Byrne's. Interesting.

[Olé Olé]

Correct on all counts. Though if Pellegrini gets the road it is likely that CL qualification won't be a given. That sort of position won't be conducive to a rookie manager giving a rookie player a shot... Or will it?

Big future for the kid either way, hopefully. Whether that kicks off this season or not. The reference to him being a hothead is interesting as it's reflected somewhat in that mini-documentary that City put together about him- but there's a positive angle to it in that he's a hothead because he's so passionate about his football. That's a more assuring way to look at it, especially given that he's a young player with all to prove at senior level.

[DeLorean]

Every good side needs a hot-head or two. Manchester City are probably lacking a bit in that department!

[Olé Olé]

Every good side needs a hot-head or two. Manchester City are probably lacking a bit in that department!

Big time. Plus, he's clearly a very gifted footballer from the clips I've seen. Ally that with a controlled temper...

Paul Scholes was a real hothead (fiery ginger inference not intended), not to mention gifted footballer. It probably contributed to a lot of his intensity and will-to-win. But, maybe also to his penchant for a poor tackle. That was a probably a small price to pay though.

[tricky_colour]

I suppose Man City's recent poor results work in his favour, much easier to make it into a badly performing squad.

[tetsujin1979]

City won the first Premier League International Cup against Porto tonight.
There's some reaction from the players. including Jack Byrne here: http://mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Interviews/2015/May/City-EDS-v-Porto-International-Premier-League-Cup-Byrne-Iheanacho-Glendon-Gunn-reaction-2101

[IsMiseSean]

I wonder will Jack Byrne go out on loan next season? Seems to be a big Celtic fan, could go down the same route as Jason Denayer.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-one-to-watch-jack-byrne-9376412

Byrne baby Byrne...

[Nagger]

Jack Byrne on his way to Dutch side Cambuur Leeuwarden?

http://www.dehuisaanhuis.nl/tag/jack-byrne/

[Olé Olé]

Jack Byrne on his way to Dutch side Cambuur Leeuwarden?

http://www.dehuisaanhuis.nl/tag/jack-byrne/

Yeah, translation states they've signed Valmir Berisha and Jack on loan. Doesn't give much other details. Berisha is a 19 year-old striker that plays with Roma.

Cambuur are in the top tier in the Netherlands. Chances are if he'd stayed in England he'd have moved to a League One side so I think this is a positive move that will hopefully improve him more technically.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/06/26/manchester-city-youngster-byrne-set-for-sc-cambuur-loan/

Could also be in line for a new contract.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

https://twitter.com/GerardBos/status/614908103063171076

"As was rumored, my info was correct: he is coming."

He is also in the process of signing a new long-term contract at Man City. He should arrive in Holland over the next few days. Fantastic news.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Jack seems to confirm it himself with this retweet.

https://twitter.com/Michello1986/status/614798600246284288

[tetsujin1979]

new three year deal for Byrne at City: https://twitter.com/Jackb_8/statuses/615550443947716608

Delighted and proud to sign a new 3 year deal today with @MCFC (https://twitter.com/MCFC)

[samhaydenjr]

Two excellent pieces of news about Byrne that put him firmly on the list of young players who should be watched closely by management next year with a view to possible inclusion in the squad for the World Cup qualifiers, along with Hoban, Murray, Kavanagh, Williams, Carruthers, Browne, Duffy, Grego-Cox, maybe the two Lenihans and some of the other QPR youngsters. And hopefully a few others still in their respective youth teams or at League One or League of Ireland clubs will make progress over the next few months

[BonnieShels]

Will he ever get the Alex Hanlon monkey of his back though?

[Olé Olé]

Two excellent pieces of news about Byrne that put him firmly on the list of young players who should be watched closely by management next year with a view to possible inclusion in the squad for the World Cup qualifiers, along with Hoban, Murray, Kavanagh, Williams, Carruthers, Browne, Duffy, Grego-Cox, maybe the two Lenihans and some of the other QPR youngsters. And hopefully a few others still in their respective youth teams or at League One or League of Ireland clubs will make progress over the next few months

If he starts the season playing regularly I wonder does that merit inclusion in the senior squad? Fair enough it was tough to include him previously given his age and lack of senior experience.

Cambuur finished 12th in the Dutch top flight in the season just passed. Vytautas Andriuškevičius plays for the Lithuanian senior side. Other than that, most of their players are Dutch, aside from Bartholomew Ogbeche (who remembers him?), a Polish and an Austrian under 21 (Man City loanee). 13th placed Go Ahead Eagles provide little in the line of foreigners but their only one is a Togolese international.

More interesting are Zwolle, who came 11th and their foreigners are:
Australian with 2 caps but not in squad at present
Current Congo international
Former Greek under 21 (overage now and no senior cap)
Current Czech forward
Keeper from Belgium with no international experience
Young Serbian defender with apparently no international experience.
Current Finnish international
Current New Zealand international.
Greek-German with no international experience

[samhaydenjr]

If he starts the season playing regularly I wonder does that merit inclusion in the senior squad? Fair enough it was tough to include him previously given his age and lack of senior experience.

I reckon the squad for the final qualifiers would be pretty much be set, chosen from those who have been called up over the last twelve months, with really only one possible floppy-haired addition, whose name we are not allowed to mention until he makes that big decision. It's probably too late for Byrne to break in for those games, even if he does start playing for Cambuur (although I'm sure Dunphy will be screaming for his inclusion, should he complete a couple of passes against "THE GREAT AJAX AMSTERDAM"). However, should we turn things around and actually make it to Euro 2016 and if Byrne really emerges as a serious player in the Eredivisie, then certainly there is the potential opportunity for him to be blooded into the team during pre-tournament friendlies and then included in the finals squad. However, those are two big "ifs" at this point.

[Charlie Darwin]

Barry Maguire never got a look-in when he was doing OK in Eredivisie, so not sure this'll be any different. He'd need to be really tearing it up.

[samhaydenjr]

Barry Maguire never got a look-in when he was doing OK in Eredivisie, so not sure this'll be any different. He'd need to be really tearing it up.

You may be right but there is reason to believe this will be different than the Barry Maguire situation - mid-level Eredivisie teams was the pinnacle (so far anyway) of Maguire's career before dropping to the Eerste Divisie and that's not quite high enough a level to be an Irish International. Byrne's stint in the Eredivisie next season is clearly being planned as a stepping stone to the Man City first team, particularly when viewed in combination with the three-year contract he just signed. And certainly, he would have to really tear things up over there to merit a place in our Euro 2016 finals squad, should we make it, however even a good season there would still indicate that his career path is well on track and that he could well figure in the next qualifying campaign.

[tetsujin1979]

confirmed, season long loan: http://cambuur.nl/nieuws/city-middenvelder-jack-byrne-seizoen-naar-sc-cambuur/


You may be right but there is reason to believe this will be different than the Barry Maguire situation - mid-level Eredivisie teams was the pinnacle (so far anyway) of Maguire's career before dropping to the Eerste Divisie and that's not quite high enough a level to be an Irish International. Byrne's stint in the Eredivisie next season is clearly being planned as a stepping stone to the Man City first team, particularly when viewed in combination with the three-year contract he just signed. And certainly, he would have to really tear things up over there to merit a place in our Euro 2016 finals squad, should we make it, however even a good season there would still indicate that his career path is well on track and that he could well figure in the next qualifying campaign.
Possibly, but City have sent a load of players out on loan in recent seasons (Denayer, Guidetti, Rusnak, etc) without any of them getting near the first team.

[AlaskaFox]

Hopefully I can bring a bit of bite, a bit of Irish attitude," the Dubliner revealed. "I like scoring goals, but most people would say passing is my best attribute. So hopefully I can get a few goals and a few assists.

http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2015/06/30/13192002/jack-byrne-bids-to-bring-irish-attitude-to-cambuur?ICID=HP_BN_4

[Olé Olé]

http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2015/06/30/13192002/jack-byrne-bids-to-bring-irish-attitude-to-cambuur?ICID=HP_BN_4

Really good attitude by this young lad and he seems genuinely excited about the move to Cambuur. At the age of 19 it would be easy for him to turn his nose up at a move which will bring cultural and logistical barriers e.g. the language, age profile of the players compared to himself, further distance from home etc. But Byrne seems intent on embracing it.
There was a link posted here of a video done by Man City in which they interview Byrne but also the man that owns the digs in which Byrne originally stayed in. It seemed that Byrne and this chap enjoyed a solid relationship and he was quick to compliment Byrne's character.

Very excited about this lad. He's making all the right noises both on (physically) and off (verbally) the field.

[samhaydenjr]

confirmed, season long loan: http://cambuur.nl/nieuws/city-middenvelder-jack-byrne-seizoen-naar-sc-cambuur/


Possibly, but City have sent a load of players out on loan in recent seasons (Denayer, Guidetti, Rusnak, etc) without any of them getting near the first team.

Sure, I understand, we shouldn't get overexcited, but even with the loanees you mention, their career paths are still going fairly well, even if they didn't quite make it at Man City: Guidetti, admittedly has been a bit of a loan ranger, with some mixed results (albeit affected by injury and illness) - however his season at Celtic was quite productive (more appearances and goals than Anthony Stokes) and he should be picked up by someone, now that he has been released (he also picked up a couple of caps for Sweden); Denayer was PFA Scotland young Player of The Year, broke into the Belgian team during his loan spell and has been quoted as saying that he wants to remain at Celtic; Rusnak, who also went to Cambuur, spent half a season there before, arguably, moving up a grade on a permanent basis to Groningen and scoring the goals that won them their first Dutch Cup. So even if Byrne emulates these players, he could still be considered for the World Cup 2018 squad. Plus, having signed a three-year contract, he won't be released into the wilderness by City at the end of the loan spell (although there is always the possibility that he may spend the following season in the reserves or back with the U-21s). So, definitely one for MON to keep an eye on.