tetsujin1979
03/05/2005, 10:00 AM
Celtic's O'Brien may opt for Ireland
CELTIC'S Youth Cup Final hero Jim O'Brien could follow in the footsteps
of
Aiden McGeady by opting to play for Ireland.
The Scots-born winger, who scored both goals in the Hoops' 2-0 win over
St
Mirren at Hampden on Wednesday, qualifies for Ireland through a
grandparent.
He was on standby to join Ireland's under-19 squad for their UEFA
Championship qualifying matches in Serbia, although Scotland youth coach
Tommy Wilson has assured the 18-year-old he is still in his plans.
"Jim has already played for our Under-17s and will definitely be in the
reckoning for next year's under-19s," said Wilson.
"It was only last month that I became aware of Ireland's interest in
him.
The decision will be up to him and his family."
CELTIC'S Youth Cup Final hero Jim O'Brien could follow in the footsteps
of
Aiden McGeady by opting to play for Ireland.
The Scots-born winger, who scored both goals in the Hoops' 2-0 win over
St
Mirren at Hampden on Wednesday, qualifies for Ireland through a
grandparent.
He was on standby to join Ireland's under-19 squad for their UEFA
Championship qualifying matches in Serbia, although Scotland youth coach
Tommy Wilson has assured the 18-year-old he is still in his plans.
"Jim has already played for our Under-17s and will definitely be in the
reckoning for next year's under-19s," said Wilson.
"It was only last month that I became aware of Ireland's interest in
him.
The decision will be up to him and his family."