...Sports journalist, Peter O'Rourke, says Everton are in a 3 team chase to sign 17 year old forward Ronan Manning who plays for Irish club, Galway. I've often been drunk in Galway.
I live in Galway now. He's a very tidy player, plays midfield or up front. Has an excellent touch and passing range but needs to be stronger. Technically gifted though. Hasnt had much, if any, first team football but I've seen him about 5 times for the U21's and he always stands out a mile. Have only seen him playing in a deep midfield role. We scouted his older brother Ryan, who's a winger/striker for about two years, he went to QPR about 18 months ago and is doing very well by all accounts.