Max O'Leary ready for Ireland debut after years of patience

28-year-old O'Leary has been with Bristol City since his early teens and had to be patient to become their first choice goalkeeper. 

Max O'Leary qualifies to play for Ireland through his late grandfather Sean O’Leary who hailed from Farranfore, Co. Kerry. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ireland’s goalkeeping cohort doesn’t fit the stereotype of being brash and loud.

Between Caoimhín Kelleher, Gavin Bazunu, Mark Travers and Max O’Leary, none would be renowned for raising their voice.