From Cork to Liverpool’s Crucial Matches: Kelleher’s Rise Impresses O’Neill and Keane
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Caoimhin Kelleher
Martin O’Neill discussed Kelleher’s early days during his time with the Republic of Ireland’s coaching set-up and the qualities that stood out to the coaches.
Martin O’Neill said “We liked him straight away from the first session, we had Seamus McDonagh saying ‘we like everything about him. He makes the other keepers look lazy’. Seamus said he had a great temperament.”
Roy Keane reflected on Kelleher’s adaptability and performances during critical matches for Liverpool.**
Roy Keane said “When you play for the big clubs and play in big games – he’s made one or two mistakes but he takes it in his stride. He’s getting the run of games now at Liverpool and I think he’s got a great chance. I like everything about him and the big bonus is he’s from Cork! That’s what his temperament gets him in the big games.”
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