Cork fans in Paradise at Keane news
Christmas came early in the watering hole of Cork’s Celtic Supporters Club as they rejoiced in the arrival of Roy Keane in Paradise.
Bar owner Ger Mulcahy was enjoying the night more the most: “Everyone is over the moon. All the boys are delighted after looking at him and listening to him in the press conference.
“It even more special because he is a Cork man and a patriotic Cork man at that.”
Many of the 100-plus strong supporters club have allegiances to Man United, Liverpool and Arsenal. All, including the United contingent are basking in the news.
“Roy will be a great asset on the Park, after all he has achieved everything in the game. His arrival will be fantastic for the young lads at the club, such as Aidan McGeady, who can learn so much.”
Mulcahy downplayed suggestions that Strachan was less than happy at yesterday’s press conference.
“I don’t think Strachan was too keen on some of the questions which gave the impression that he had nothing to do with this deal. But any manager that will have Keane, Petrov and Lennon in their ranks would be a very happy man.”
He believes Alan Thompson could be the man to lose out when Keane makes his debut in early January. Mulcahy and the Cork crew hope to be at Parkhead on January 14 for Keane’s home debut against Kilmarnock.
But the SPL will not be the limit of Mulcahy’s or Keane’s expectations. “Celtic are looking to Europe, this year’s league is looking good.
“You heard what he said - he wants to take Celtic to the next level and that is something which we all want.”
