Kieran O'Hara

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O'HARA OUT TO GRASP INTERNATIONAL CHANCE

Kieran O'Hara is currently on international duty with Republic of Ireland Under-21s as he continues to develop his skills as a goalkeeper.

The Manchester United man is competing for the gloves at Reserves level and kept goal in the friendly at Brentford on Saturday. Shining in the 1-1 local derby draw with City at the Etihad Stadium in September meant a lot to the Urmston-born youngster, who qualifies for Ireland through his grandparents.

"It was such a good experience to play at the Etihad," he told ManUtd.com. "The derby is always special for a Manchester lad. I know the importance of those kind of games. It's always good to help the team anyway when you've not had much to do all game but, in this case, I made a last-minute save which proved crucial."

Loan spells with Trafford and Morecambe helped hone O'Hara's talents and teach him about life away from the Aon Training Complex. Psychologically, he was naturally put under pressure in men's football and it provided a fabulous education.

"You learn a lot at that level with Trafford," he said. "Going into a dressing room as a kid, knowing nothing about the men's game and coming away with a lot of experience of playing games and having been in a different environment. I've had that further with the other loans, especially at Morecambe.

"It was a big challenge going there as a no.2 and trying to fight to have games. I made my debut against Northampton at Sixfields and my best performance came against Leyton Orient when our goalkeeper [Barry Roche] was sent off after only 10 minutes and I saved a penalty.

"It's league football, playing in front of crowds, for points and you're under pressure. As a young goalkeeper, people maybe target you but you've got to deal with it. It happens and you've got to be good enough to cope with it. I grew more comfortable as I went on at Morecambe and it helped me develop my overall game."

The call from Ireland was proof of the increased exposure that loan moves can bring young players and the 20-year-old is up for the challenge.

"My name is a bit of a giveaway," he said of his eligibility. "My grandparents on my dad's side were both born in Galway. The call came towards the end of last season when the Under-21 coach Noel King gave the Morecambe manager [Jim Bentley] a ring to ask if I'd be interested in getting involved.

"I was more than happy because it was an international call-up. When I was about 17, I had England Schools games against Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Wales but my dad's happy now with it being his side of the family and my mum is proud as well.

"It's great experience being involved in international football and more games, a different type of football completely, so I hope I can grab it with both hands.

"Going out on loan is a good opportunity for people to see you and it does gain you exposure, for sure. When more people see your name and are able to watch you play, they see what you can do and how you handle the pressure of being out in the league."

Ireland's Under-21s are playing two friendlies in Spain, against Czech Republic on Saturday and Slovakia on Tuesday, and O'Hara is competing with Anderlecht's Liam Bossin for the keeper spot.

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Kieran O'Hara joined Manchester United as an eight-year-old and signed his first professional contract in 2014.

The young keeper represented the Reds at the Aegon Future Cup earlier in his fledgling career and helped the team progress to the final, only to be beaten by hosts Ajax on penalties.

A work-experience loan with Trafford FC provided invaluable experience and showed he is capable of progressing at United. Goalkeeper coach Alan Fettis described the success of the spell with the nearby non-league outfit: "I must say it was a great experience for Kieran and we’ve been really pleased with how he has progressed and matured. I've just seen him grow physically and mentally."

Elevation into the Under-21 ranks saw him make one appearance, which came in the final game of the season at Manchester City, when the Blues won the mini-derby 3-1. He was involved in the squad on a number of occasions and also spent some time away from United on a work-experience loan basis.

Another temporary deal was set up in the closing hours of the summer transfer window as he joined Morecambe in order to gain more valuable experience and he rejoined the Shrimps on the same basis in January 2016. O'Hara joined a fine debut second time around as he came on as a substitute in the 13th minute and saved Jay Simpson's penalty for Leyton Orient with his first touch.

The former English Schools FA Under-18 international made five appearances in total for Morecambe and will be better for the experience. "I don’t think anyone at United doesn’t think it is the biggest club in the world," he said during his loan spell. "They explain the history through the years, where we’ve been and that’s a huge part of the club."

In September 2016, he received a first call-up for Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level.

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Keeper focus: Kieran O'Hara

In a special feature running this week on ManUtd.com, Academy goalkeeping coach Alan Fettis provides the lowdown on the club's young stoppers...

Kieran O'Hara (Born: Manchester, 12.3.1997)

"He was a schoolboy scholar and attended Ashton-on-Mersey school's Sixth Form, and also went out to Trafford FC on a work-experience loan to play some games. I must say it was a great experience for Kieran and we’ve been really pleased with how he has progressed and matured.

"I think he was a bit apprehensive in the first instance when we asked him to go as he wasn’t really sure about the reasoning behind it. He was saying: ‘You’re sending me to Trafford but I want to play for Manchester United.’ I can understand that, at the age of 16 or 17, but he took it on board and he began playing men’s football in front of crowds where the games actually mean something. He’s had to put up with a lot of ‘stick’ from the lads in the dressing room, but it is all part of his education which he needed to experience. He did that and I’ve just seen him grow physically and mentally.

"It was early for a loan move but it was something I did when I was a similar age to Kieran. I played on a Saturday, with the youth team and Reserves at Glentoran, and went on to play Irish league football at 18. I think you need to do it. It doesn’t matter what age you are, it’s something you have to experience and I don’t think you get enough of that at Academy level.

"I was speaking with Sam Johnstone recently, and he explains that the loan move to Scunthorpe United was a big learning experience for him. He understood what league football was about and looks back and agrees that is when he really matured.

"Kieran has done the same and he has been rewarded with his first professional contract."

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Manchester United starlet Kieran O'Hara travels to Russia for Rostov test... so who is the young keeper?

* Kieran O'Hara is among 20 Man United players who have travelled to Russia
* The 20-year-old is yet to make a senior appearance for the Red Devils
* David de Gea or Sergio Romero are likely to start in goal for Manchester United

Manchester United custodian Kieran O'Hara was once again the surprise name in Jose Mourinho's squad which travelled to Russia on Tuesday afternoon.

O'Hara was pictured entering Manchester Airport alongside Anthony Martial after Mourinho elected to bring the 20-year-old with him for United's Europa League last 16 first leg clash.

The shot stopper also made the trip to France when the Red Devils beat St Etienne 1-0 but he was left out of the matchday squad as Mourinho opted to start Sergio Romero and had David de Gea on the bench.


Kieran O'Hara (right) makes his way into Manchester Airport with Anthony Martial

O'Hara is again expected to be left out of United's matchday squad as Mourinho will want to call on one of his experienced keepers for a European clash which could lead to their only hope of playing Champions League football next season.

However it is a sign that Mourinho wants O'Hara to be in and around the first-team picture, learning from two international stars in De Gea and Romero.

O'Hara has been afforded the opportunity as both Joel Pereira and Dean Henderson are currently sidelined through injury while Sam Johnstone is on loan at Aston Villa.

So who is O'Hara? He joined Manchester United in July 2012 and signed his first professional deal with the Premier League giants two years later.

He found reserve-team football hard to come by due to Pereira's progression so he has had to bide his team out on loan.

O'Hara has been shipped out on a temporary basis five times with the keeper spending time at Trafford, AFC Fylde, Stockport and Morecambe on two occasions.

His latest spell at Morecambe saw him join the Shrimps on January 12, 2016 until the end of the season.

With Pereira and Henderson currently out of the reckoning, O'Hara is hoping to impress Mourinho and his coaching staff while training with the likes of De Gea, Romero and goalkeeper coach Emilio Alvarez.

If he does well, O'Hara could travel away with United for the club's annual pre-season tour.

O'Hara has decided to represent the Republic of Ireland rather than England so he will not be filling Joe Hart's boots anytime soon.

He told manutd.com about his: 'My name is a bit of a giveaway.

'My grandparents on my dad's side were both born in Galway. The call came towards the end of last season when the Under 21 coach Noel King gave the Morecambe manager [Jim Bentley] a ring to ask if I'd be interested in getting involved.

'I was more than happy because it was an international call-up. When I was about 17, I had England Schools games against Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Wales but my dad's happy now with it being his side of the family and my mum is proud as well.

'It's a great experience being involved in international football and more games, a different type of football completely, so I hope I can grab it with both hands.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4290430/Kieran-O-Hara-Manchester-United-keeper.html

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