google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html

Patrick Kelly: Northern Ireland’s latest debutant ‘itching’ for more

Advertisements

Speaking in his post-match press conference, O’Neill said he felt Kelly had made the “right decision” by moving to Barnsley.

“He spoke to me in the summer and asked what I thought. I felt it was the right thing for him to leave and go to Barnsley.

“And that’s not why he’s in the squad – he’s in the squad because he’s made a real impression there.

“Conor Hourihane [Barnsley’s manager] spoke glowingly about how he’s adapted to their team, and they’re a team that obviously want to challenge for promotion as well.

“He’s just got to continue playing games, and if he continues to play games and play well, then obviously he’s knocking on the door of the squad.”

After earning his first senior cap, Kelly is now targeting more senior appearance in Northern Ireland’s World Cup play-off in March.

Northern Ireland will discover their opponents in Thursday’s draw, but know they will be away to a pot one team in the semi-final.

“I’m itching for it and it’d be the biggest came of my career,” Kelly added.

“So hopefully I can kick on now at Barnsley and have a really good run of games to try and get myself in the squad, and the fingers crossed we get to the World Cup.”


BBC News

Views: 4

See also  Former Michigan standout, CFL champion Craig Roh dead at 33

Check Also

NZ thrash England to seal historic series win

New Zealand beat England by 160 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge to …

England v New Zealand 3rd Test: Brendon McCullum interview

England head coach Brendon McCullum says he tired to talk Ben Stokes out of his …

'I'll be up in hospitality' – Stokes rules out Ashes comeback

Ben Stokes rules out reversing his decision to retire form international cricket for next summer’s …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime
Best car transport companies. Fishing boat transport. heavy equipment transport orange county fl.