A Game of Fives

A Game of Fives

COLERAINE midfielder Darren McCauley chooses his five-a-side team plus two substitutes from the current first-team squad at The Showgrounds..

The rules are simple – Darren must choose a goalkeeper and four outfield players (not including himself) plus two impact substitutions.

After some deliberation, Darren came up with the following team.

GOALKEEPER

Chris Johns:

He is the best goalkeeper in the country and he is still young in footballing terms. Will play as a professional in years to come without a doubt.

Unsurprisingly, #TheCat has been chosen to play between the sticks.

OUTFIELD PLAYERS

Stephen O’Donnell:

A colossus at the back. I know from first hand experience how difficult he is to get past in a 5-a-side. A real leader.

McCauley has picked Stephen O’Donnell to marshall the defence.

Lyndon Kane:

Lyndon is a solid defender, hard in the tackle and is getting better and better. Would work well in a five-a-side.

Lyndon Kane also makes McCauley’s side.

Josh Carson:

Josh has a tremendous attitude, is tenacious, strong and has a great strike. All the qualities you would want.

Josh Carson gets included due to his ‘tremendous attitude’ and ability.

 

Aaron Burns:

The complete footballer – would link the play really well and score goals.

Burns has been given the striking role by McCauley.

SUBSTITUTES

Eoin Bradley:

Strong and fearless. ‘The King’ scores like Messi and celebrates like Ronaldo.

Stephen Dooley:

Fast, skilful and a pleasure to play with. What a player!