Grange’s Keogh travelling to Romanian games
GRANGE’S Seamas Keogh has been named on the Republic of Ireland U16 squad for two upcoming internationals against Romania this week.
Keogh, who captained the U15s last year, was selected by Head Coach Paul Osam for his squad. The Irish squad travel to Bucharest to face the Romanians today, Tuesday, September 19, and also play another game on Thursday, September 21st. Osam said: “These are the first internationals for this age group this season so it’s our first time to work with them around a match situation. I obviously saw these players at Under 15 international level with Jason Donohue last year and there are a few new players at this level.
“It gives me an opportunity to see these players play and see how they gel with the group.
“Like any Eastern European nation, Romania will be a different challenge for our players. “These games are all part of their education and we want them to be able to cope with different styles. But we have to concentrate on what we do in terms of our style of play and principles. We’ve had two assessment games against SSE Airtricity League opposition and a three-day camp with this squad for two days at Johnstown House in August working on the principles of play followed by a friendly game against SSE Airtricity League level opposition,” said Osam.“The Victory Shield is in Northern Ireland in October so this group going to Romania will be in a position to make that squad while others who may not be involved this time for one reason or another will also come into consideration.”