O\'Connor Called Up - Ipswich Town News
Shane O’Connor, who came on as a sub in last night’s Carling Cup defeat at Arsenal, has been added to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their friendly in Cyprus on February 9th.
Midfielder or left-back O’Connor, who is yet to win an U21 cap, joins Town keeper Ian McLoughlin and midfielder Conor Hourihane in the squad, while striker Ronan Murray is on standby.
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