Young Celtic midfield talent Barry Coffey is tearing it up at the start of his loan to Cork City in the League of Ireland First Division.
The 20-year-old made it four goals in six for City tonight, helping them on their way to a 3-1 victory at home to Athlone Town in the Irish second-tier.
The Rebel Army are looking to gain promotion back to the top-flight at the first time of asking under former Celtic player Colin Healy and Coffey is playing a huge part.
Coffey’s contract runs out at the end of the season but he’ll be hoping his spell in Cork will help him win a new deal at the Bhoys, or even elsewhere.
The midfielder spent last season out on loan at Cliftonville, making 15 appearances in total.
Under Healy however, who he knows for the Republic of Ireland youth set-up, he’s showing stellar form.
It may not be quite at the level we’d expect to translate to Celtic action yet, but it’s progress for him at least.
Hopefully, he can continue this scoring streak and really lay down a marker for coaches to consider.
Good luck with the rest of the season Barry!
In other news, Celtic scout Kyle Hudlin; also watched by Man City.
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