Official confirmation that Kevin O’Connor has become Simon Grayson’s last signing as Preston North End manager now gives way to speculation about who the Cork City player – as well as his teammate Sean Maguire and fellow League of Ireland exports Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle – will be playing under at Deepdale next season.

Cork City bid to extend their Europa League adventure against KR Reyjkavik in Iceland tonight and manager John Caulfield will be looking for a volcanic response from his team after last week’s 1-1 first leg draw at Turner’s Cross.