KEVIN KILBANE BELIEVES Chris Forrester has the potential to follow in the footsteps of James McClean and Seamus Coleman by becoming a senior Republic of Ireland international.
Forrester drew plaudits from Kilbane during Peteborough United’s FA Cup fourth-round replay clash with West Bromwich Albion last night, which the League One side lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time.
“He’s been compared to Michael Carrick by the [Peterborough] owners and [manager Graham] Westley himself — it’s about building up the profile of players,” the former Ireland international said on BBC television.
“He’s stepped in from the League of Ireland and he’s another one that could be potentially pushing on for the Irish squad in the next few years.”
Kilbane also noted Forrester’s eye for goal, commenting on the former Ireland U21 international’s record at St Patrick’s Athletic, where he hit 37 league goals from midfield over the course of four seasons.
“He’s got quite a decent goal-scoring record in the League of Ireland,” said the former Everton and Sunderland midfielder.
“He’s 23, he’s established himself playing men’s football over in Ireland and he’s come over to England to go and progress. He’s certainly impressive.”
The Dublin native has made 30 appearances for Peterborough United since joining from St Pat’s, scoring two goals.
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After tonight if all goes well conor should get it :)
Ahead of Andy Lee? Seriously?
I think it could be because there has been irish world champion boxers before we’ve never had a world champion in the ufc before if Conor was to win tonight
Whoever gets it needs to have won something major. Conor winning would certainly put him in the running. Andy Lee, Paul O’Connell and Rory McIlroy are all very worthy, as are some of the others nominated
The judging period is from last December to today, Conor winning tonight wouldn’t be considered for this year’s award and would instead count towards his claim for the 2016 award (like Andy Lee wasn’t considered for the 2014 awards for win over Korobov last December)
Manager of the year… Brian Cody. About time he received this award.
Michael O’Neill.
Would like to see Connacht involved .. there having their best season ever
Michael Conlan all the way. World and European gold this year and a brilliant boxer to watch
Paul O Connell. Why?
Because he’s a great lad, mammy’s love him, and he’s retiring!!
6 Nations winning captain. Puts the “fear of god” into people.
Conlan would be my pick
My picks on first thought would probably be McGreggor if he wins tonight, the Irish boxing team for team of the year and Willie Mullins for manager of the year.
Player would be either Paul O’Connell (for 6 Nations unfortunately not WC ) or Conor McGregor (if he beats Aldo) and Jim Gavin for Manager
I love Paul everyone does. Just saying if they are picking a rugby player. I think Ian Henderson. I’m Munster. But there’s eff all there to pick
You’re Michael, no?
Has to be Billy Walsh for manager of the year. He’ll probably win it in the states next year. A special mention for IABA for cock-up of the year.
No John kavanafh for manager of the year ?
Or Stephen Kenny. What does the man have to do?
Two managers unlucky not to be nominated = Pat Lam & John Kavanagh
OK it shd b Maurice Fìtz for his achievements with Kerry team St Marys…Legend
*kavanagh sorry
Conor Mcgregor, northern ireland and Michael O Neill, all amazing achievements in 2015