Fenlon names u-23 squad

Republic of Ireland Under-23 squad v Belgium:
Darren Quigley - Derry City
Barry Murphy - Shamrock Rovers
Seamus Coleman - Sligo Rovers
Gavin Peers - Sligo Rovers
Ger O’Brien - Shamrock Rovers
Conor Kenna - UCD
Shane Guthrie - Cobh Ramblers
Conor Powell - Bohemians
Darren Murphy - Cork City
Paul Keegan - Drogheda United
Killian Brennan - Bohemians
Stephen Rice - Shamrock Rovers
Stephen O’Donnell - Bohemians
John Paul Kelly - Bohemians
Ruaidhri Higgins - Derry City
Gary Deegan - Bohemians
Mark Quigley - St. Patrick’s Athletic
Denis Behan - Cork City
Ger Rowe - Bray Wanderers
Jay O’Shea - Galway United.

I thought he joined Sporting Franchise?

Realistically Jay O'Shea, Quigley and Coleman in my mind are the only ones who could be in the National team.

Why a complete team of League of Ireland players?

Because thats the way its been. None of them are near good enough for the national team.

Rice remained with Rovers.

I remember there being an announcement after Trap took office that it would be home based talent in the U23s. Maybe as a shop window for some of the later-blooming talent?

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Originally Posted by irishultra

Republic of Ireland Under-23 squad v Belgium:

Stephen Rice - Shamrock Rovers


I thought he joined Sporting Franchise?

Realistically Jay O'Shea, Quigley and Coleman in my mind are the only ones who could be in the National team.

Why a complete team of League of Ireland players?

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Rice still with Rovers (it'll be him or Scully out the door at the end of the season).

It was decided that this would be for League of Ireland only when the tournament was launched. The other countries have similar policies.

I'd imagine you're not too far wrong with the players who might one day make a full squad. Coleman is possibly the most likely.

Oh well thats good. Thanks for clearing it up lads, as well as the Rice thing.

I think the game is on in Dalymount.