View Full Version : Rory Finneran M Blackburn b.2008
Finneran becomes the youngest player at 15 to make a match day squad for Blackburn. Was named Irish U15s player of year this year and captained the U16s during the Torneo delle Nazioni tournament back in May which they won beating hosts Italy in the final.
CraftyToePoke
12/12/2023, 7:34 PM
He's dual isn't he ?
Happy to be wrong obviously.
15 year old, like...jesus.
elatedscum
12/12/2023, 7:38 PM
Played competitively for us at u17s back in October
He's dual isn't he ?
Happy to be wrong obviously.
I'd assume he'd have to be if he is a 15 year old on the bench of the first team given that (and i dont know the rules that well so i might be wrong) he couldn't move to England from Ireland until 18?
Eirambler
12/12/2023, 7:41 PM
Anyone have any insight on him from the underage setup? Presumably is seen as a top prospect at his age group. Also is presumably a dual eligible player given that he's in England at 15.
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the accent...
CraftyToePoke
12/12/2023, 7:41 PM
I'd assume he'd have to be if he is a 15 year old on the bench of the first team given that (and i dont know the rules that well so i might be wrong) he couldn't move to England from Ireland until 18?
It's an emerging story Stu & but it seems he might be Irish born but grew up near Blackburn. Unconfirmed though.
I know the Dual Nationals thread on the England forum has mentioned him before tonight.
Has been with Blackburn since U8s so would qualify for a British passport on residency if both parents were also Irish.
Olé Olé
12/12/2023, 7:58 PM
It's an emerging story Stu & but it seems he might be Irish born but grew up near Blackburn. Unconfirmed though.
I know the Dual Nationals thread on the England forum has mentioned him before tonight.
God almighty, I hope his connection is that close. If he's this prodigious then he's bound to attract significant England attention.
CraftyToePoke
12/12/2023, 8:09 PM
God almighty, I hope his connection is that close. If he's this prodigious then he's bound to attract significant England attention.
Think he's the only 08 born player to play PL2 this season so far & now on the first team bench at 15 in a league match. Had a quick look at Blackburns injured list tonight & there are x2 midfielders on it but it's not like the Alex Murphy situation with several in that exact position out injured. & the England forum don't seem to know his links either but he has several mentions before tonight & obviously he's just levelled up on all radars.
Demesne Lad
12/12/2023, 8:22 PM
Any of you folks feeling your age this winter? Left-sided defensive midfielder Rory Finneran (15!!) on the bench for Blackburn tonight, home to Bristol City.
seanfhear
12/12/2023, 8:40 PM
Any of you folks feeling your age this winter? Left-sided defensive midfielder Rory Finneran (15!!) on the bench for Blackburn tonight, home to Bristol City.
I think I may have played against his Great-Grand-Father (wink)
Razors left peg
13/12/2023, 12:13 AM
Jesus this is way too young for him to be near the first team. Do they not understand the storm of stupidity they have unleashed on the internet. We have years of worries of him switching ahead of us now.
It's an emerging story Stu & but it seems he might be Irish born but grew up near Blackburn. Unconfirmed though.
I know the Dual Nationals thread on the England forum has mentioned him before tonight.
Supposedly born in Manchester according to someone on that forum.
Olé Olé
13/12/2023, 4:59 AM
Think he's the only 08 born player to play PL2 this season so far & now on the first team bench at 15 in a league match. Had a quick look at Blackburns injured list tonight & there are x2 midfielders on it but it's not like the Alex Murphy situation with several in that exact position out injured. & the England forum don't seem to know his links either but he has several mentions before tonight & obviously he's just levelled up on all radars.
And in that little video interview he says he was a bigger clubs before ending up at a lesser one and now rocketing into the first team picture. I have heard that one before :(
liamoo11
16/12/2023, 1:20 PM
Dropped today
seanfhear
16/12/2023, 1:30 PM
Dropped todayMight as well pack it in (wink)
CraftyToePoke
16/12/2023, 2:12 PM
Yesterdays news lads. We move on ;)
tetsujin1979
06/01/2024, 1:17 PM
Named on the bench again today
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tetsujin1979
06/01/2024, 5:54 PM
Came in as a late sub, sets a new record as Blackburn's youngest ever player!
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seanfhear
06/01/2024, 6:05 PM
Came in as a late sub, sets a new record as Blackburn's youngest ever player!
1743676809579745447Younger and fitter than Luke Littler !
pineapple stu
06/01/2024, 6:14 PM
No sponsor on the kit he's wearing in that image - Blackburn are sponsored by a vaping company, and at 15, he's too young to advertise vaping.
seanfhear
06/01/2024, 6:21 PM
No sponsor on the kit he's wearing in that image - Blackburn are sponsored by a vaping company, and at 15, he's too young to advertise vaping.Quite right to. This vaping nonsense is probably a really bad time bomb.
John83
07/01/2024, 7:14 PM
I remember when a player born in 2007 was a sign that I'd been playing Football Manager too long.
I keep getting older and the wunderkinder stay the same age.
tetsujin1979
07/01/2024, 8:23 PM
I keep getting older and the wunderkinder stay the same age.
Alright, alright, alright
tetsujin1979
09/01/2024, 9:25 AM
Article in today's Independent confirms his eligibility is through his grandparents, his father's parents are from Sligo
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/irish-underage-player-rory-finneran-15-back-to-school-and-keeping-his-feet-on-ground-after-blackburn-rovers-debut/a575312859.html
Olé Olé
09/01/2024, 3:50 PM
Article in today's Independent confirms his eligibility is through his grandparents, his father's parents are from Sligo
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/irish-underage-player-rory-finneran-15-back-to-school-and-keeping-his-feet-on-ground-after-blackburn-rovers-debut/a575312859.html
Physically imposing, dark-haired defensive central midfielder with Irish parternal grandparents that was previously with a recent Premiership winner, rocked up at a smaller club and progressed rapidly through their ranks to the first team. What could go wrong?
Thinking through these examples some more, the grandparents really do need to step their game up a bit and start demanding some non-negotiable commitment to the Irish cause or, ideally, start making some dying wishes like Jimmy McCarthy's grandad. The underage expat GAA teams and summer holidays in Ballydehob only go so far these days.
Fixer82
10/01/2024, 8:55 AM
His name is Rory and his sister is Maeve. That must put an end to it no?
Although I never thought someone called Deco would go and play for England
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