Originally Posted by
Bungle
I heard some interview with Steve Gerrard where he mentioned McCauley has had a lot of niggles this season. Still an impressive season goals wise but possibly not kicked on as a result. Very disappointing if he hasn't got the commitment to play for Ireland.
That Kelleher looks a brilliant talent and obviously Masterson is well liked there also. We really have a great batch at the moment on some of the underage teams. O'connor at United is considered outstanding by youth coaches there. Idah,cassidy,doyle hayes all really terrific and troy parrott is arguably the best schoolboy i've seen since mcphaill.
A lot of them won't make it but really good position for us to be in. One thing,the english international underage teams are outstanding and it's possible they are inadvertently dragging us up,as you become a better player by playing alongside very high standard players. The likes of McCauley would have been playing for long periods in the uk from a very young age.