ONE TO WATCH: STEVEN IRWIN
ONE TO WATCH: STEVEN IRWIN
Player profile: Steven Irwin is a player with a bit of everything – nice touch, a fierce tackle and great leadership qualities.
The versatile midfielder cum defender has made great strides since featuring as a substitute against Manchester United in the 2006 Youth Cup final.
Still only 17, he's become a star of Hughie McAuley's under-18s and now skippers the side.
Last season also saw Irwin feature for the second string.
Academy manager John Owens said: "Steven is very versatile. His all-round ability means he can play in just about any position - and he has done. Central midfield is probably his best position, but his reading of the game allows him to adapt."
John Hynes says: "Irwin really does have a bit of everything, and that shows in the fact he can play in midfield or at the back.
"His touch is great and he can read the game better than most of his peers. From the occasions I've seen him play it's clear he's a true leader. He also has a really strong tackle.
"As well as all this, he knows where the goal is. He scored a winner in last season's Youth Cup and got another against City. He can clearly score important goals.
"He played a couple of games for the reserves last season, so he's clearly rated at Melwood. He's definitely one to watch for the future." |
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