Some opinions on Diarmuid..
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:18 am
gleaned from various bits on the web
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We beat Gers under 19's 3-2 the other day. saw the game on Celtic T.V. The boy O'Carrol in that game scored an absolutely amazing goal and in general looked a very bright prospect along with Charlie Grant(Lennon lookalike in ability style and looks) Charlie Mugrew looks a born leader and the boy Fox between the sticks looked not bad either. Not sure if its the same O'Carrol as it seems a popular surname in the Celtic ranks but if it is Ireland has produced another fantastic footballer. Hope that helps. His goal involved killin the ball on his thigh and turning and striking a beautiful shot into the top corner.sheer class mate. Wish he was scottish.
O'Carroll and O'Dea scored today as Celtic's U-19s won the championship to add to their youth cup and reserve title. O'Carroll has been scoring a lot recently.
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last Saturday week I made the short trip to the top of the Ross Road in Killarney to meet a young man at his home whose career I have been following with huge interest for the last few years and my expectations were fully realised when at last I got to meet Diarmuid o Carrroll the rising Glasgow Celtic soccer star who was home on a flying visit literally in between training sessions with the legendary Glasgow club. Only days before I had read with great pride in the Examiner where this young man had been the star for the Irish under 19 Soccer team who had stunned Italy packed with pin-ups of Seri A as the beat them 2-0 in Bari. To my knowledge this was the first time in history that an Irish team had beaten the Italians on home ground, and the man who scored the first goal and made the second was our young Kerry hero.
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The set-piece was initially played in quickly to Kevin Cawley, who then found Diarmuid O’Carroll inside the box. The Irish striker has hit a rich vein of form since his return to the reserve line-up in recent weeks and he fired the ball across to Derek Riordan, who rammed an emphatic, close-range finish into the bottom corner.
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Up front was the ever-eager Nicky Riley and the combative Irishman Diarmuid O'Carroll, who had a fascinating tussle with Motherwell's 6ft 6in centre-half Steve McDonald before a head knock forced him off late on.
For long periods it looked like it was going to be a frustrating day for the powerful Irish striker, who gives 100% commitment, holds the ball up well and packs a mean shot. But he kept battling away and got his reward when he was on hand to nick the first, a good poacher's goal. In the second half he had a very physical battle with the gigantic Well centre-half Steve McDonald, challenging him for every high ball and giving him a very uncomfortable time all in. Still available for the Under-19s but looks to be a real battler. And, at around 6ft tall, he is a great build for a centre forward in the Mark Hughes mould. Reckon we'll be seeing a bit more of the bold Diarmuid!
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Diarmuid O'Carroll - 17yr old striker from Killarney, Co. Kerry, plays for Ireland U19's with McGeady. moves between reserves and U19's. Excellent prospect, can receive the ball, and bring others into play, good at holding it up. can go all the way. playing in both reserves and U19's
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We beat Gers under 19's 3-2 the other day. saw the game on Celtic T.V. The boy O'Carrol in that game scored an absolutely amazing goal and in general looked a very bright prospect along with Charlie Grant(Lennon lookalike in ability style and looks) Charlie Mugrew looks a born leader and the boy Fox between the sticks looked not bad either. Not sure if its the same O'Carrol as it seems a popular surname in the Celtic ranks but if it is Ireland has produced another fantastic footballer. Hope that helps. His goal involved killin the ball on his thigh and turning and striking a beautiful shot into the top corner.sheer class mate. Wish he was scottish.
O'Carroll and O'Dea scored today as Celtic's U-19s won the championship to add to their youth cup and reserve title. O'Carroll has been scoring a lot recently.
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last Saturday week I made the short trip to the top of the Ross Road in Killarney to meet a young man at his home whose career I have been following with huge interest for the last few years and my expectations were fully realised when at last I got to meet Diarmuid o Carrroll the rising Glasgow Celtic soccer star who was home on a flying visit literally in between training sessions with the legendary Glasgow club. Only days before I had read with great pride in the Examiner where this young man had been the star for the Irish under 19 Soccer team who had stunned Italy packed with pin-ups of Seri A as the beat them 2-0 in Bari. To my knowledge this was the first time in history that an Irish team had beaten the Italians on home ground, and the man who scored the first goal and made the second was our young Kerry hero.
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The set-piece was initially played in quickly to Kevin Cawley, who then found Diarmuid O’Carroll inside the box. The Irish striker has hit a rich vein of form since his return to the reserve line-up in recent weeks and he fired the ball across to Derek Riordan, who rammed an emphatic, close-range finish into the bottom corner.
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Up front was the ever-eager Nicky Riley and the combative Irishman Diarmuid O'Carroll, who had a fascinating tussle with Motherwell's 6ft 6in centre-half Steve McDonald before a head knock forced him off late on.
For long periods it looked like it was going to be a frustrating day for the powerful Irish striker, who gives 100% commitment, holds the ball up well and packs a mean shot. But he kept battling away and got his reward when he was on hand to nick the first, a good poacher's goal. In the second half he had a very physical battle with the gigantic Well centre-half Steve McDonald, challenging him for every high ball and giving him a very uncomfortable time all in. Still available for the Under-19s but looks to be a real battler. And, at around 6ft tall, he is a great build for a centre forward in the Mark Hughes mould. Reckon we'll be seeing a bit more of the bold Diarmuid!
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Diarmuid O'Carroll - 17yr old striker from Killarney, Co. Kerry, plays for Ireland U19's with McGeady. moves between reserves and U19's. Excellent prospect, can receive the ball, and bring others into play, good at holding it up. can go all the way. playing in both reserves and U19's