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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Seani Maguire tips Cork City teen Cathal O'Sullivan to be Ireland's next big star
SEANI MAGUIRE has hailed Premier League-linked Cathal O'Sullivan as 'the best teenager in the country'. 2 Sean Maguire has hailed young Cork City teammate Cathal O'Sullivan as the next big thing 2 Nottingham Forest coach Andy Reid has been on a scouting trip to Turner's Cross in recent weeks to monitor Cathal O'Sullivan of Cork City O'Sullivan, 18, has since linked up with the Ireland U21 camp after receiving his first call-up for friendlies against Croatia and Qatar. And Maguire confidently predicted that senior caps will follow, adding that any transfer fee City receive this summer 'should be worth 10 times more'. The 11-cap Ireland striker insisted: 'Young Cathal will make his own decision. He can be whatever he wants. 'He's one of the best young fellas I've played with, and that includes in England. Not just because of his talent, it's just his attitude towards everything. read more on football 'That's what teams in England will look for first, because you can just see it clear as day how good he is on the ball. He's a joy to play with. "When he eventually goes to England, I'll be gutted not to play with him again, because of how good he is. 'But I'll be keeping tabs on his career, because he'll definitely play for Ireland. He's that good. And he'll definitely go and play at the highest level in football in England. 'I genuinely think he's special, and he's the best in the country. Most read in Football 'Whatever the club gets from him, he probably should be worth 10 times more. I can't speak more highly of him as a lad, because I see what he's like off the pitch.' O'Sullivan is a diminutive and technically gifted winger, but Maguire also highlighted his physicality. Shamrock Rovers snap up Northern Ireland Under-21s goal-getter as Stephen Bradley gives exciting verdict The Luton-born player said: 'He's so strong. Even in training, there could be two or three lads hanging off him, and he just stands up. You see him in games there, he's getting kicked, he's getting lashes in the back, and he just keeps going and going and going. 'He's a fit lad, he looks after himself, and he'll go on to have an unbelievable career, I've no doubts about that. 'His first touch is unbelievable, and it's not just his taking players on 1v1. He does the basics of football really well. He plays like a fella that's probably 10 years older than his age. 'I'd be interested to see where he goes next, but I think the world is his oyster because he's really that good.' Maguire jetted off to Portugal with his family after scoring his third goal of the season in City's 1-1 draw with Shelbourne on Friday evening. And Maguire hopes to get back to full fitness during the break, after admitting to being only 70% fit at the moment. He explained: 'You can look at the mid-season break two different ways. 'You can go and just have a break totally away from football, but the message was clear from the manager that we'll be back in the Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and throughout the week leading up to the Bohs' game. 'You can't go away and not do anything at all. I think the lads need to be still at it. 'It's only 14 days away from the next game. Maguire also praised new manager Ger Nash for the impact he was having on the relegation-threatened camp. He added: 'He's just brought positivity. That's what we need in the group, a lot of confidence, because that's what we've been lacking the last couple of months. 'We're probably one of the youngest squads in the whole league. 'It's clear to see the improvements in the last 10 days or so.'
The 42
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Cork City teenage star Cathal O'Sullivan earns first call-up to Ireland U21s
IRELAND UNDER-21S head coach Jim Ireland has named his squad for friendlies against Croatia and Qatar next month. Cork City teenage star Cathal O'Sullivan is one of several players to receive their first call-up to the Young Boys In Green, with a 24-strong selection unveiled. O'Sullivan, 18, is one of the most exciting young players in the League of Ireland and has attracted significant interest from Premier League clubs. Advertisement Shamrock Rovers defender Cory O'Sullivan and Drogheda United striker Warren Davis are the other SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division players called up for the first time. Manchester United midfielder Jacob Devaney and Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Killian Barrett also earn their first U21s selections. Sheffield United midfielder Sam Curtis — recently on loan at St Johnstone — returns to the squad, alongside Stockport County 'keeper Andrew Wogan, formerly of Drogheda. In all, 16 of the 24 players included are currently playing in, or came through, the League of Ireland and its academies. Nine are still in their teens. Zagreb is the destination next month as Crawford's Ireland complete their final preparation for the European Championship qualifiers, which get underway in September: they play Croatia on Friday, 6 June, before facing Qatar's Under-23s on Tuesday, 10 June. Ireland Under-21s Squad Goalkeepers: Killian Barrett (Sheffield Wednesday), Noah Jauny (Stade Brestois), Aaron Maguire (Tottenham Hotspur), Andrew Wogan (Stockport County) Defenders: Sam Curtis (Sheffield United), Sean Grehan (Bohemians, on loan from Crystal Palace), Alex Murphy (Newcastle United), Cory O'Sullivan (Shamrock Rovers), David Okagbue (Walsall), Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday), Jacob Slater (Brighton & Hove Albion) Midfielders: Jacob Devaney (Manchester United), Darius Lipsiuc (Walsall, on loan from Stoke City), Jack Moorhouse (Manchester United), Jamie Mullins (Brighton & Hove Albion), Adam Murphy (Bristol City), Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh (Southampton), Cathal O'Sullivan (Cork City), Harry Vaughan (Hull City) Forwards: Warren Davis (Drogheda United), Joe Gardner (Nottingham Forest), Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers), Mason Melia (St. Patrick's Athletic), Mark O'Mahony (Brighton & Hove Albion)
RTÉ News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
League of Ireland trio handed first Irish U21 call-ups
Ireland Under-21s head coach Jim Crawford has given three League of Ireland players their first call-ups for friendlies against Croatia and Qatar next month. Crawford could hand first caps to Cork City midfielder Cathal O'Sullivan, Shamrock Rovers' defender Cory O'Sullivan and Drogheda United forward Warren Davis. Manchester United midfielder Jacob Devaney and Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Killian Barrett are also selected for the U-21s for the first time. Crawford's side travel to Zagreb for their final preparations before the start of the European Championship Qualifiers in September. They face Croatia on Friday, 6 June before taking on Qatar Under-23s on Tuesday, 10 June. Sheffield United's Sam Curtis, who has recently been on loan to St Johnstone, returns to the squad, as does former Drogheda United and current Stockport County goalkeeper Andrew Wogan. Looking ahead to the double-header, Crawford said: "These two games will be huge in terms of the preparation for the European Championships qualifiers and we look forward to testing ourselves against quality opposition. "Croatia have long had great pedigree in their youth teams and as for Qatar they are an emerging team in international football and will be a challenge. "This is a young squad, we've nine players still in their teens but the majority of those nine are playing first-team football or around the first-team environment. "It's important we look at all options available to us, to put us in the best shape come September. "We've had some solid performances already as a group. We saw that in particular in the last game against Hungary [ a 3-1 win ] and we'll be looking to build on that." Republic of Ireland Under-21s Squad Goalkeepers: Killian Barrett (Sheffield Wednesday), Noah Jauny (Stade Brestois), Aaron Maguire (Tottenham Hotspur), Andrew Wogan (Stockport County) Defenders: Sam Curtis (Sheffield United), Sean Grehan (Bohemians, on loan from Crystal Palace), Alex Murphy (Newcastle United), Cory O'Sullivan (Shamrock Rovers), David Okagbue (Walsall), Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday), Jacob Slater (Brighton & Hove Albion), Midfielders: Jacob Devaney (Manchester United), Darius Lipsiuc (Walsall, on loan from Stoke City), Jack Moorhouse (Manchester United), Jamie Mullins (Brighton & Hove Albion), Adam Murphy (Bristol City), Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh (Southampton), Cathal O'Sullivan (Cork City), Harry Vaughan (Hull City)
Irish Examiner
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cathal O'Sullivan receives first call-up to Republic of Ireland U21 squad
Cathal O'Sullivan has been called up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for the first-time as Jim Crawford names his 24-man squad for friendlies against Croatia and Qatar next month. The young Boys in Green head to Zagreb to face Croatia on Friday, June 6 before taking on Qatar Under-23s on Tuesday, June 10 as part of their final preparation before the start of the European Championship Qualifiers in September. Crawford hands first Under-21s call-ups to League of Ireland trio, Cork City's Cathal O'Sullivan, Shamrock Rovers' Cory O'Sullivan and Drogheda United's Warren Davis. There are also first Under-21 call-ups for Manchester United's Jacob Devaney and a first international selection for Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Killian Barrett. Sheffield United's Sam Curtis, who has recently been on loan to St. Johnstone, returns to the squad as does former Drogheda United and current Stockport County goalkeeper Andrew Wogan while there are 16 players currently playing or having come through the LOI or EA SPORTS LOI Academy included. 'These two games will be huge in terms of the preparation for the European Championships Qualifiers and we look forward to testing ourselves against quality opposition," said Crawford. Read More John Fallon: Exodus proves FAI must match right candidates for top jobs "Croatia have long had great pedigree in their youth teams and as for Qatar they are an emerging team in international football and will be a challenge. 'This is a young squad, we've nine players still in their teens but the majority of those nine are playing first-team football or around the first-team environment. It's important we look at all options available to us, to put us in the best shape come September. "We've had some solid performances already as a group and we saw that in particular in the last game against Hungary and we'll be looking to build on that.' Republic of Ireland Under-21s Squad Goalkeepers: Killian Barrett (Sheffield Wednesday), Noah Jauny (Stade Brestois), Aaron Maguire (Tottenham Hotspur), Andrew Wogan (Stockport County). Defenders: Sam Curtis (Sheffield United), Sean Grehan (Bohemians, on loan from Crystal Palace), Alex Murphy (Newcastle United), Cory O'Sullivan (Shamrock Rovers), David Okagbue (Walsall), Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday), Jacob Slater (Brighton & Hove Albion). Midfielders: Jacob Devaney (Manchester United), Darius Lipsiuc (Walsall, on loan from Stoke City), Jack Moorhouse (Manchester United), Jamie Mullins (Brighton & Hove Albion), Adam Murphy (Bristol City), Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh (Southampton), Cathal O'Sullivan (Cork City), Harry Vaughan (Hull City). Forwards: Warren Davis (Drogheda United), Joe Gardner (Nottingham Forest), Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers), Mason Melia (St. Patrick's Athletic), Mark O'Mahony (Brighton & Hove Albion). International Friendly Fixtures (Kick-Offs Irish time) Friday, June 6 Croatia U21 v Ireland U21 Gradski Stadion, Vrbovec, Zagreb KO: 4pm Tuesday, June 10 Ireland U21 v Qatar U23 Gradski Stadion Vrbovec, Zagreb KO: 5pm.
Irish Independent
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Cork's Cathal O'Sullivan set for visit to Palace as Premier League sides scrap for his signature
Cork City's Cathal O'Sullivan will travel to London this weekend for a tour of Crystal Palace's facilities as the Premier League club hope to win the race to sign the teenage star. Palace and Nottingham Forest are among the clubs tracking the 18-year-old and the Irish Independent understands that the attacker is set to travel to the English capital to be shown around Palace's facilities this Sunday, with the club also playing fellow London club Spurs in the Premier League that afternoon.
