Marcelo salutes ‘quality’ O’Connor

BRAZILIAN defender Marcelo was fulsome in his praise of Shamrock Rovers winger Sean O’Connor after his sparkling display against Real Madrid in Monday’s memorable ‘friendly’ at Tallaght Stadium.

O’Connor’s footwork had the 21-year-old Real defender in trouble several times in the first half when twice shooting inches wide of the target.

“I thought he was impressive. Usually it is always the right winger who is the quickest in the team. But O’Connor was really quick and had a bit of quality.”