Chester-born defender Whelan, who qualifies for the Boys in Green through his two Irish parents, can play anywhere across the backline and is seen as a real prospect for both club and country.
In action for Ireland's U21s. Bryan Keane / INPHO
Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO
Having first represented Ireland at U17 level, he has progressed through the ranks — making his U21 debut against Kosovo last year.
Ahead of linking up with Yeovil, who are currently 20th in England’s fourth tier, he tweeted:
Whoops!
We couldn't find this Tweet
The42 has just published its first book, Behind The Lines, a collection of some of the year’s best sports stories. Pick up your copy in Eason’s, or order it here today (€10):
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Close
5 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic.
Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy
here
before taking part.
Liverpool send Ireland U21 defender on loan for the rest of the season
IRELAND U21 INTERNATIONAL Corey Whelan will spend the remainder of this season on loan at Yeovil Town.
Liverpool’s U23 captain celebrated his 20th birthday with a new contract last month, and the Reds have decided to farm him out to the League Two side so he can gain experience playing senior football.
Chester-born defender Whelan, who qualifies for the Boys in Green through his two Irish parents, can play anywhere across the backline and is seen as a real prospect for both club and country.
Having first represented Ireland at U17 level, he has progressed through the ranks — making his U21 debut against Kosovo last year.
Ahead of linking up with Yeovil, who are currently 20th in England’s fourth tier, he tweeted:
Whoops!
We couldn't find this Tweet
The42 has just published its first book, Behind The Lines, a collection of some of the year’s best sports stories. Pick up your copy in Eason’s, or order it here today (€10):
Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich Town complete deal for Cork-born Waterford striker
‘I congratulated Declan after the game’ – Praise for Irish youngster’s man-of-the-match performance at Wembley
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Corey Whelan Ireland Irish Eye Loan Deal Premier League Liverpool U21