Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh signs for Accrington Stanley on loan for the rest of the season

"This is a step up in my career. I have had all these challenges throughout my career and been able to overcome them so this is another challenge. It’s very exciting," he said.

HELLO JOE: Accrington Stanley have completed the signing of Cork native Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh from Southampton on loan until the end of the season. Pic credit: Accrington Stanley.

Accrington Stanley have completed the signing of Cork native Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh from Southampton on loan until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old is a product of Cork City's youth system and signed his first professional contract at Turners Cross in March 2023 before scoring four goals in 23 League Of Ireland Premier Division outings.