Irish times - Monday - Irish players in Britain
Although far from perfect (a few notable omissions e.g. Ciaran Clark), the Irish times print a useful table every Monday of the Irish lads playing in Britain, how many appearances/goals etc they have had this season.
A couple of names that I have noticed that I dont know a whole lot about, anyone who can shed any further light, good or bad, then please do:
Richard Keogh, defender at Coventry. They are going well so far this season, anyone know much about him. I see he is 24 and has a handful of U21 caps for us.
David Bell, also at Coventry. Midfielder, only has one appearance at B level for us.
Mark O'Brien at Derby, only 18 years of age, has made a few substitute appearances this year. Appears to have a few health problems last year which are cleared up now. May well but one to watch out for.
Shane O'Connor, only 20 from Cork. A defender at Ipswich. Was on liverpools book but moved to Ipswich in summer 2009 and has signed a long term deal there. Only a handful of appearances this season but again to be making the breakthrough at his age is very positive.
Michael Collins, 24 at Scunthorpe. Was Irish captain at U19 level but only ever made a handful of appearances at U21 level.
One lad who isnt on the list but I have kept an eye out for is Jamie Devitt at Hull. The lad is from Dublin, only 20 years of age and has had a few loan spells over the last year or so. Made the breakthrough to the Hull first team, playing in defence this year. Again with his young age, playing first team makes you sit up and take notice. Hopefully one to watch.
