NIALL KEOWN, SON of Arsenal and England legend, Martin, has joined Partick Thistle on loan from Reading until the end of the season.
Keown joined Reading’s academy in 2011 and has climbed the ranks since, signing a new three-year contract in 2015. He has appeared twice for the first team.
The 21-year-old central defender has been capped twice for the Republic of Ireland U21 side, qualifying through his grandmother from Galway and his grandfather from Fermanagh.
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He declared for Ireland in March 2015.
Keown has been capped twice for the Ireland U21 side. Cathal Noonan / INPHO
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“The January dealings continue today as the club can confirm that central defender, Niall Keown, has joined the club on loan from Reading until the end of the season, subject to international clearance,” it read.
Ireland U21 international Keown switches Reading for Partick Thistle on loan
NIALL KEOWN, SON of Arsenal and England legend, Martin, has joined Partick Thistle on loan from Reading until the end of the season.
Keown joined Reading’s academy in 2011 and has climbed the ranks since, signing a new three-year contract in 2015. He has appeared twice for the first team.
The 21-year-old central defender has been capped twice for the Republic of Ireland U21 side, qualifying through his grandmother from Galway and his grandfather from Fermanagh.
He declared for Ireland in March 2015.
The news was confirmed through a statement on the club’s official website.
“The January dealings continue today as the club can confirm that central defender, Niall Keown, has joined the club on loan from Reading until the end of the season, subject to international clearance,” it read.
“All at Firhill welcome Niall to the club and look forward to watching him in action between now and the end of the season.”
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