Under-15 Squad

[liamoo11]

http://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-donohue-names-squad-for-cyprus-friendlies . Nice to see Graham s lad in the squad. The Barry lad and Riley has been with brits 15s . Surprised we didn't have delaps boy called up.

[Kingdom]

http://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-donohue-names-squad-for-cyprus-friendlies . Nice to see Graham s lad in the squad. The Barry lad and Riley has been with brits 15s . Surprised we didn't have delaps boy called up.

Who do you mean by "Graham" liamoo?

[DeLorean]

Graham Kavanagh I assume, if the Calum chap up front is his son?

[liamoo11]

Who do you mean by "Graham" liamoo?

yes Graham kavanagh s lad. Considering Rory delaps son is with this age group for the brits would have been nice to see 2 sons of ex internationals play together for us

[DeLorean]

Considering Rory delaps son is with this age group for the brits would have been nice to see 2 sons of ex internationals play together for us

Came across these player profiles from Mickleover Country Park F.C. (a grassroots club in Derby). Two of their players rate Liam Delap as the best they have played against-

http://www.mickleovercountryparkfc.co.uk/teams/U15s-Sporting/players/47067
http://www.mickleovercountryparkfc.co.uk/teams/U16s-Athletico/players/47039

He started that friendly for England recently.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWOte61WkAAC3i4.jpg

[liamoo11]

http://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-second-half-goals-help-defeat-cyprus . The goals from today's game the second one looks like a cracker

[Closed Account]

http://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-squad-named-for-czech-republic-games

Republic of Ireland U15 Squad
Goalkeepers: Daniel Rose (Everton), Darragh Burke (Cork City), Patrick McGarvey (Finn Harps)
Defenders: Anselmo Garcia Mac-Nulty (Real Betis), Fionnan Coyle (Finn Harps), Gavin O’Brien (Bohemians), Len O’Sullivan (Bohemians), Oisin Hand (Shamrock Rovers), Ronan Kilkenny (Bohemians)
Midfielders: Bosun Lawal (Bohemians), Colin Conroy (Bohemians), Fionn Mooney (Crystal Palace), Kailin Barlow (Sligo Rovers), Kyle Conway (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Sami Clarke (Shamrock Rovers)
Forwards: Ben McCormack (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Billy Vance (Bray Wanderers), Calum Kavanagh (Middlesbrough), Oran Crowe (Cork City)
Ireland U15 Fixtures
April 3: Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic, FAI National Training Centre, 18:00
April 5: Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic, St Kevin’s Boys, Shanowen Road, 13:00

[liamoo11]

http://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-squad-named-for-czech-republic-games

Republic of Ireland U15 Squad
Goalkeepers: Daniel Rose (Everton), Darragh Burke (Cork City), Patrick McGarvey (Finn Harps)
Defenders: Anselmo Garcia Mac-Nulty (Real Betis), Fionnan Coyle (Finn Harps), Gavin O’Brien (Bohemians), Len O’Sullivan (Bohemians), Oisin Hand (Shamrock Rovers), Ronan Kilkenny (Bohemians)
Midfielders: Bosun Lawal (Bohemians), Colin Conroy (Bohemians), Fionn Mooney (Crystal Palace), Kailin Barlow (Sligo Rovers), Kyle Conway (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Sami Clarke (Shamrock Rovers)
Forwards: Ben McCormack (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Billy Vance (Bray Wanderers), Calum Kavanagh (Middlesbrough), Oran Crowe (Cork City)
Ireland U15 Fixtures
April 3: Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic, FAI National Training Centre, 18:00
April 5: Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic, St Kevin’s Boys, Shanowen Road, 13:00

The Mooney lad has been with brits at this level. The order 2 lads who were in last time who played with brits not in this. Still no delap!

[Olé Olé]

With the first name Fionn you would imagine he's very close to his Irish roots and surely only a generation away from birth here ( if even). Who were the other two lads?

[liamoo11]

With the first name Fionn you would imagine he's very close to his Irish roots and surely only a generation away from birth here ( if even). Who were the other two lads?

A Riley from man city and Barry from wba. There is an o shaughnessy from burnley in this age group for brits as well surely he will show up in our squad soon!

[Stuttgart88]

2-2 vs Czech Republic. Video of nice solo goal by Sami Clarke available on Shamrock Rovers' Twitter account.

[tetsujin1979]

Mullinger native Ayodeji Sotona was on Man United U16's recent trip to Hong Kong and scored twice against Hong Kong. Highlights on youtube below
JeabtsosxC8

[liamoo11]

https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-squad-named-for-polish-matches-next-month. No sign of Josh Ireland from stoke unfortunately hopefully this crazy situation with Stephen isn't carrying over to his son. 2 British based players yet again showing that the crazy critisism that the fai don't identify Irish qualified players is nonsense

[Stuttgart88]

Tom Fogarty is picked but not his brother John, who is probably more talented? That doesn't lend much Creedence to your talent identification claim.*

I can't go, though I'd like to, but the London ROI Supporters Club is having a do in November and Mark O'Toole is the main guest. He's the FAI's man on the ground in the UK and was close to Jack Grealish. Though Liamo no doubt knows that!

* bad 60s music joke. And before Geysir and Owls Fan complain, I know it's Fogerty, not Fogarty.

[CraftyToePoke]

I can't go, though I'd like to, but the London ROI Supporters Club is having a do in November and Mark O'Toole is the main guest.

Where & when is this ?

[Charlie Darwin]

https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-squad-named-for-polish-matches-next-month. No sign of Josh Ireland from stoke unfortunately hopefully this crazy situation with Stephen isn't carrying over to his son. 2 British based players yet again showing that the crazy critisism that the fai don't identify Irish qualified players is nonsense
Seems to be a side comprising players who haven't been called up before? So the players from the Czech games a couple of months ago aren't included.

[liamoo11]

Seems to be a side comprising players who haven't been called up before? So the players from the Czech games a couple of months ago aren't included.

Ah Charles dosen't time fly that was last seasons 15s! They grow up so fast!

[Olé Olé]

Maybe I'm unfairly tarring young Ireland but I would risk guessing two things 1) his identity doesn't matter a toss to him and 2) he won't make it as a pro anyway, hunger and mentality stranded his papa too

[Stuttgart88]

Where & when is this ? Claddagh Ring Pub, Hendon. 9th of November I think. Let me confirm...

[liamoo11]

Young Ireland scored 2 for the England 15s today according to this http://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/england-under-15-discussions-thread-1.2017956/page-52

[liamoo11]

https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-youngsters-continue-fine-form-against-dutch https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-spain-win-penalty-shootout-after-draw . Two good draws against Spain and Holland for this group

[samhaydenjr]

https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-youngsters-continue-fine-form-against-dutch https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-spain-win-penalty-shootout-after-draw . Two good draws against Spain and Holland for this group

Need to work on their penalties over the next decade! Also, Thomas Kirkpatrick playing for Holland? Get Noel King on the case!

[liamoo11]

https://www.fai.ie/ireland/match/55510/2019/999945286?tab=report. Beat the Hungarians in last game

[tetsujin1979]

U15 winger Ben Quinn signed for Celtic: https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/other-soccer/celtic-sign-15yearold-nephew-of-former-ireland-internationals-alan-and-stephen-quinn-38055675.html
He's the nephew of former internationals Alan and Stephen Quinn

[liamoo11]

U15 winger Ben Quinn signed for Celtic: https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/other-soccer/celtic-sign-15yearold-nephew-of-former-ireland-internationals-alan-and-stephen-quinn-38055675.html
He's the nephew of former internationals Alan and Stephen Quinn

When you see the quality of English academies and the quality of player you will play with moving to Celtic at this age always seems strange other than maybe easier progression to first team I suppose. This lad likely had his pick of clubs so Celtic obviously still big draw

[Eirambler]

I wouldn't recommend any up and coming Irish youth player signing for Celtic. The standard is terrible here in Scotland and it's shown in the absence of decent young players coming through. The facilities are fine but the coaching and standard of opposition player in the youth league is miles below England. Scotland is fine for a developed player who isn't good enough for the English Championship (someone like Daryl Horgan) but that's about it.

[tetsujin1979]

Yes, the standard in general is low, but Celtic have also produced the likes of Kieran Tierney and Callum McGregor in recent years, as well as developing the careers of Van Dijk and Wanyama, so you could argue that playing for their first team will get you noticed by Premier League clubs.

[Cathalsmart]

Yes, the standard in general is low, but Celtic have also produced the likes of Kieran Tierney and Callum McGregor in recent years, as well as developing the careers of Van Dijk and Wanyama, so you could argue that playing for their first team will get you noticed by Premier League clubs.

Wow nice one, 2 players in how long? Brilliant.

[DeLorean]

Forrest, Robertson... hmm, struggling a bit now alright.

This got me wondering whatever became of Ryan Gauld, the Scottish Messi who joined Sporting Lisbon from Dundee United. He's 23 now and on loan at Hibs.

[Cathalsmart]

Forrest...really? Robertson was a great one I’ll give you that.

[DeLorean]

I don't see Celtic all that often but I like the look of him, yeah.

[Cathalsmart]

Easy to look good in the SPL, he would do well to even make it for an average championship team. He can run and that’s about it.

[tetsujin1979]

Rob Heffernan interviewed by buzz.ie, discusses his son playing for the under 15s recently: https://www.buzz.ie/amp/sport/heff-jr-walking-walk-different-way-344571

[liamoo11]

Rob Heffernan interviewed by buzz.ie, discusses his son playing for the under 15s recently: https://www.buzz.ie/amp/sport/heff-jr-walking-walk-different-way-344571

He might need to be careful on how he speaks to Kate veale and female athletes his description of it in that article iwould be concerning. The Mary cain story should be a lesson for him. That I'm been harsh for there own good nonsense is prehistoric

[tetsujin1979]

Under 15's beat England 3-0 this afternoon in St George's Park with goals from Zefi and McLoughlin
Squad list is here: https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-donohues-squad-set-to-face-england

Republic of Ireland Under-15 Squad
Goalkeepers: Shay O'Leary (Shamrock Rovers), Conor Walsh (Mayo SL)
Defenders: Finn Cowper Gray (Klub Kildare), Luke O'Brien (Bray Wanderers), Cathal Heffernan (Cork City), Daniel Kelly (Mayo SL), Sam Curtis (Shamrock Rovers)
Midfielders: Justin Ferizaj, Cian Barrett (Shamrock Rovers), Adam Murphy (Belvedere), Alex Nolan (Cabinteely), Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (Cork City), James McManus (St Kevin's Boys), Rocco Vata (Celtic)
Forwards: Gideon Tetteh, Kevin Zeffi (Shamrock Rovers), Caden McLaughlin (Malaga), Adam Nugent (Mayo SL)
Is Caden McLaughlin the new Anselmo Garcia McNulty?

[liamoo11]

https://mobile.twitter.com/FAIreland/status/1206212281572438016 nice win over England today. 3 players of Albanian heritage involved and the mcloughlin lad is English qualified as well I think. http://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/england-under-15-discussions-thread-1.2017956/page-68 this should have a bit of the English lads views

[Bungle]

Heard two or three of the team are wanted by Liverpool. Can't remember which ones but always good to see the biggest clubs showing an interest.

Personally, think it's better if they go to Norwich or Bournemouth, but still high praise.

By all accounts they are an exceptional bunch but haven't seen them play together.

[liamoo11]

Under 15's beat England 3-0 this afternoon in St George's Park with goals from Zefi and McLoughlin
Squad list is here: https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-donohues-squad-set-to-face-england

Is Caden McLaughlin the new Anselmo Garcia McNulty?

Sorry tets I didnt see your post

[liamoo11]

https://mobile.twitter.com/FAIreland/status/1206537198977388544 highlights. A different England side played Turkey yesterday as well so England obviously splitting their group

[elatedscum]

Caden McLoughlin has left Malaga. Think it was a fair few months in coming to be honest.

I have a friend of mine, his kid has been offered to move across to both Malaga and Real Madrid after going on trial with both clubs. He’s super young, like under the age of 10, so they would move the family across. So I reached out to Caden to ask his opinion on Malaga’s academy and where he’d go and his response was lukewarm and from it, it seemed obvious to me that he wasn’t sticking around much longer.

By the way, kid isn’t eligible for Ireland but he really should have been: his parents were living in Ireland, father is brazilian and played pro up till about 25, mother is Polish. They were living in Ireland and were planning to have the kid here. But the midwives/nurses in whatever ward in the Coombe made a number of snide remarks to the mother about Polish and Eastern European women, “spongers” etc etc.

So, she decided to fly home to Poland for a month to have the kid, then they flew back to Ireland, and continued to live here for another 2 years but then the three of them moved to Poland. Apart from being an excellent footballer, he’s also able to speak Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and English which is hella impressive for a 9 year old or whatever he is.

Anyway, if he ends up being the next Lewandowski or Modric - I’ll blame the HSE for us not reaping the rewards...

[Olé Olé]

On McLoughlin, Kenny's Kids on Twitter reckons Caden is bound for Villarreal. Not sure how their youth set-ups compare but Villarreal are certainly a better senior side at present.

[samhaydenjr]

On McLoughlin, Kenny's Kids on Twitter reckons Caden is bound for Villarreal. Not sure how their youth set-ups compare but Villarreal are certainly a better senior side at present.

Move to Villareal confirmed: https://www.balls.ie/football/irish-u15-international-signs-for-villarreal-443071

Wow, yet another prolific underage striker!

[Kingdom]

pictures floating around today of him training with hendrick in Spain.

[ColourfulPeanut]

It says he's lived in Spain from a young age, is he eligible for other countries too?

[seanfhear]

pictures floating around today of him training with hendrick in Spain.
Jimmy Hendrick ? !

[tetsujin1979]

U15 player Pearse O'Brien signs for Real Salt Lake's Academy: https://www.nesoccerjournal.com/pearse-obrien-joins-real-salt-lake-u-19-team-departs-oakwood/

[Charlie Darwin]

U15 player Pearse O'Brien signs for Real Salt Lake's Academy: https://www.nesoccerjournal.com/pearse-obrien-joins-real-salt-lake-u-19-team-departs-oakwood/
That's a weird article. They make it seem like there's going to be more and then they just stop.

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[tetsujin1979]

Cathal Heffernan going to Italy for trials with Atalanta, Juventus, Milan, and Roma
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[liamoo11]

Cathal Heffernan going to Italy for trials with Atalanta, Juventus, Milan, and Roma
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God just further away for 16 year olds to move to get even more homesick and have just as little chance of making a break through