Republic of Ireland U21 ace Mark O'Mahony joins Reading on loan as Noel Hunt backs Brighton star to fire in League One
The 19-year-old Cork City academy product spent last year on loan at
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Ireland U21 star Mark O'Mahony has joined Noel Hunt's Reading side on a season-long loan
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Reading boss Noel Hunt was thrilled to get a deal over the line
But having made his
Reading boss Hunt was thrilled to land his fellow Irish man who he believes can play a key role as the Royals look to win promotion from League One.
Hunt said: 'Mark is a young hungry striker who wants to come in and develop at our club.
'He's young and he wants to learn his trade after having a successful loan deal last year at Portsmouth in the Championship.
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'He learnt plenty whilst playing at that level, which will stand him in good stead for the upcoming season.
'He's another player who has come through a really strong Academy, and will be a great addition to our squad.'
Elsewhere, Ex-Ireland star Aaron Connolly has sealed a move to Leyton Orient.
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Wellens said: 'I tried to sign Aaron when I was at Swindon a few years ago, but he then scored a hat-trick against MK Dons in the EFL Trophy. Everyone was in for him after that.
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'He's talented, quick, good on the ball and skilful. He's got an eye for goal, and he scored twice on his Premier League debut for Brighton.
'The ability is all there, and when I met him recently I got a really good vibe off him. I sense that there is a burning desire for him to do well
'If we can get Aaron firing, I have absolutely no doubt in his abilities.'
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