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Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Irish Examiner
Nottingham Forest is ‘perfect place to be' – new signing Omari Hutchinson
Omari Hutchinson admitted Nottingham Forest was the 'perfect place to be' after he signed a five-year deal with the club. Nuno Espirito Santo secured his fifth and sixth signings of the summer transfer window on Saturday after both Hutchinson and James McAtee committed to long-term contracts at the City Ground. Hutchinson was part of the side that won the European Championship with the England Under-21 side this summer and he will be reunited with fellow winning team-mates McAtee and Elliot Anderson in Nottingham. The 21-year-old admitted Anderson convinced him to join the club after spending two years at Ipswich. He told Forest TV: 'It's been a long and difficult few weeks. I'm really excited to be here and just can't wait to get started. 'I know a lot of players here. They told me how good it is and how well I'll progress as a player. It's just the perfect place to be. 'I was just doing pre-season with my brother. I get a message from him (Anderson) and he's telling me to come and I said, 'Listen, I'll try my best', but yeah, he convinced me to come.' England Under-21 captain McAtee enjoyed a couple of loan spells away from Manchester City with Sheffield United but has decided to make a permanent switch to Forest for a fee believed to be around £30million and like Hutchinson, he also signed a deal till 2030. James McAtee captained the Young Lions to glory this summer (PA Wire) The 22-year-old made 27 appearances for City in all competitions last campaign and thought now was the right time for a new challenge. He said: 'I think I'm ready for a new challenge. I'll try and get some more game time and try and show the world what I can do. 'I can't wait (for the Europa League). It's something that I'm looking forward to and I'm excited to play in there.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Lee Keegan backs Andy Moran to fire up Mayo attack with fresh game plan
Mayo legend insists his former team-mate can unlock the county's forward power after being handed the reins LEE KEEGAN is confident that Andy Moran's forward thinking can get Mayo firing again. Moran has taken the green and red reins following a season coaching a Monaghan side who consistently racked up big tallies. 2 Mayo icon Lee Keegan has backed new county boss Andy Moran to be a success 2 The pair played alongside one another for their county - and Keegan reckons Moran can inspire the team to new heights During their run to the Division 2 title, the Farney were the highest scorers across all four tiers of this year's National League. Averaging five two-pointers per game over their five Championship outings, they also posted a total of 5-116 during a campaign that ended at the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final stage. After enhancing his credentials while playing a key role in Gabriel Bannigan's management, Moran has now been installed as gaffer in his own county. With a backroom team that includes Colm Boyle and Paddy Tally, the 2017 Footballer of the Year was ratified as Mayo's new gaffer on a three-year term this week. Former team-mate Keegan told SunSport: "It's a smart appointment and I think it's an opportunity Andy will relish. Colm Boyle and Paddy Tally will add something a bit different as well. It's exciting and there's a good buzz around it in Mayo.' It is Moran's second job as an inter-county manager as the Ballaghaderreen man also spent three years in charge of Leitrim prior to his involvement with Monaghan. Keegan continued: "While Andy is ultimately the manager, he also showed his quality as a coach in Monaghan. "There's obviously been a bit of chat about an apparent lack of quality in the Mayo forward line but the way Monaghan's attack functioned this year bodes really well for Mayo, particularly around the two-point threat. That was a huge struggle for Mayo. 'I also think he'll allow them to have a bit more freedom and confidence, which you could see a big change in now. "I believe we have brilliant forwards with serious pedigree in Mayo. With Andy taking charge of that, I expect to see a huge shift around the attacking game plan from next year." Inside Sharlene Mawdsley's 'delicious' yet atypical Tenerife holiday with GAA star boyfriend Mikey Breen Following a last-gasp Donegal point, Mayo failed to progress from this year's All-Ireland group stages. Kevin McStay's third and final season at the helm also yielded another Connacht final defeat to Galway. But Keegan said: "I'm really optimistic. If they can get a few bits right, Mayo will become a different team altogether. I think there's enough evidence to suggest that the potential is there to challenge. "The defence is good, the midfield can get a bit stronger and what Andy did with Monaghan tells me that he can bring something really promising to this group. "At the same time, we have to be realistic and it's important to be careful with expectations. We haven't reached an All-Ireland quarter-final in the last two years and we haven't won a Connacht title in four years. "We have to aim for certain things and we might end up in bonus territory after that. A provincial title should be a huge focal point for Mayo now. "Another thing is that I expect Andy to throw young players in during the league to see what they're made of. Let them show what they can do and build from there.' Keegan, who played alongside Moran for the majority of his Mayo career, believes it is vital that the new boss is now afforded the scope to do things his way. He added: "My biggest hope now is that the county board will allow Andy and his backroom team the time to flourish and not to take away from them. "Let them build into it, let them pick their team and let them do it how they feel is best. This is an exciting story for Mayo and it's a positive story so let's keep it that way by backing them. 'There will be challenging times ahead, of course, because it's new to a lot of them. "But we want fresh coaches and managers and I think we've got the best one we could have hoped for. Fair play to the county board for putting the right people in charge so let's stay behind them now."
RTÉ News
4 days ago
- RTÉ News
Mark Dowd set to be new Roscommon manager
Mark Dowd has been appointed as the new manager of Roscommon senior football team, subject to ratification by the county board. Dowd replaces Davy Burke who stepped down in June after the conclusion of his three-year term. The Strokestown native was part of Roscommon's minor management time in 2006 when they won the All-Ireland also managed them to Connacht Under-21 title in 2015. He was also involved in the senior side's Connacht triumphs in 2010 and 2019. Dowd is currently in charge of Roscommon Gaels. We are delighted to welcome Mark Dowd as the incoming manager of the Roscommon senior football team," said Rossies' chairperson Brian Carroll. "Mark has an outstanding track record at both club and county level, and he brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for Roscommon football. "We are confident that his leadership will help drive this team forward and build on the progress of recent years. I have had the pleasure of working with Mark on numerous occasions over the last 12 years and I know the Roscommon senior football team is in safe hands going forward. "On behalf of Roscommon GAA, I would like to wish Mark every success in the role and assure him of our full support as he begins this exciting new chapter."
