Morecambe goal-scoring hero Anthony O'Connor would love Cork City homecoming

Much like Eoin Doyle’s decision to return to St Patrick’s Athletic from Bolton Wanderers for the upcoming season, family commitments will influence the timing

Morcambe's Anthony O'Connor (left) applauds the fans after the final whistle following the Emirates FA Cup third round match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Picture: John Walton/PA

Anthony O’Connor, Morecambe’s goalscorer in Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Tottenham, admits he’d like to end his career at Cork City.

The defender played for schoolboy clubs Nufarm and Kilreen Celtic before joining Blackburn Rovers and has had a steady career since in England and Scotland.