Gerry Davis names 20-man Ireland Amateur International squad for Regions Cup
Manager Gerry Davis during a Republic of Ireland Amateur squad training session at AUL Complex in Dublin.
Republic of Ireland Amateur International Team Manager Gerry Davis has announced a 20-man squad for the upcoming Regions Cup in June in Galicia.
Six Rockmount AFC players feature in the squad with representation from Westport United, Malahide United, Home Farm FC, Cockhill Celtic, Bonagee United, Killester Donnycarney, Villa FC, Fairview Rangers, Lucan United, Newmarket, St Michael’s, Oliver Bond Celtic, Usher Celtic and Killbarrack United.
Glen Daly (Malahide United) and Jimmy McHugh (Oliver Bond Celtic) are both included in the squad
Ireland qualified for the Regions Cup this June which will be held in Galicia, Spain where they will face Galicia (ESP, hosts), Bavaria (GER), Zenica-Doboj (BIH).
Davis' squad will kick off their campaign on June 9 against Galicia at the Burgans Stadium Cambados, before the face Bavaria on June 11 and Zenica-Doboj on June 14.
Republic of Ireland Amateur International Team Manager Gerry Davis said: “It was difficult to leave some players out and it was definitely a hard process to pick the final squad, but it highlights how important it is for the players picked to grasp the opportunity.”
Eoin Murphy, one of six Rockmount AFC players in the UEFA Regions Finals squad
“The first game we have against Galicia is the most important game where we will see how we are. It’s always the toughest game against the Spanish as they are always strong, and they will be even more competitive as hosts so it’s a great challenge.
“Playing the friendly against the Basque Region gave us ideal preparation for the tournament and this squad was picked based on performances there and in our final friendly game last Saturday," he added.
“For the players that missed out, there was great effort made and there will be plenty more opportunities for the players in future internationals.
“There are some really hungry players in the squad, and it’s balanced by the experience by the likes of Brendan O’Connell so it’s a really good group we have together," Davis concluded.
Full squad
Goalkeepers: Brendan O Connell (Rockmount),
Gary Cunningham (Westport United)
Gary Cunningham (Westport United) and Jack McMullan (Home Farm FC) have made the final 20.
Defenders:
Glen Daly (Malahide United),
Jack McMullen (Home Farm),
Lee McColgan (Cockhill Celtic),
Jack Parke (Bonagee United),
Adam Crowley (Rockmount),
Dylan Connolly (Lucan United)
Brendan O’Connell of Rockmount AFC will captain the FAI Amateurs in Galicia in the UEFA Regions Finals
Midfielders:
Stephen Chambers (Killester Donnycarney),
Nathan Broderick (Rockmount),
Luke Casey (Rockmount),
Eoin Murphy (Rockmount),
Adam Conway (Villa FC),
Conor Coughlan (Fairview Rangers),
Danny Ahearne (Rockmount),
Jimmy Carr (St Michael’s)
Forwards:
Eoin Hayes (Newmarket),
Jimmy McHugh (Oliver Bond Celtic),
Jordan Buckley (Usher Celtic),
Deiric Hyland (Kilbarrack United)
