Brian Lenihan hoping for match time with U21s

Brian Lenihan had planned to finalise a loan move this week, but an international comeback for the U21s in tomorrow’s Uefa qualifier against Italy must suffice.

The former Cork City full-back has been dogged by patella and hernia injuries since moving to Hull City for €200,000 in 2014, only recently returning from an eight-month lay-off. With the Tigers firmly in the hunt to regain their Premier League status, forcing his way into Steve Bruce’s side during the Championship run-in represents a serious task for Lenihan.

That’s why he thought the boss might accede to his loan request.