O’Neill keen to keep O’Halloran

ASTON VILLA’S Stephen O’Halloran is set to have his long-term future at the club tied down, according to manager Martin O’Neill.

Despite having yet to make his first team debut for the Birmingham outfit, O’Neill is keen to hold on to the Cobh man who also won his first two international caps this year.

The Villa boss revealed yesterday that talks have already been held with O’Halloran’s agent about a new deal.