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FA Cup previews: Barnsley’s Eoghan O’Connell ready for baptism of fire against Liverpool

Eoghan O’Connell only joined Barnsley on Tuesday and hasn’t played competitively for five months.

Eoghan O’Connell helped Wrexham climb the divisions

Eoghan O’Connell only joined Barnsley on Tuesday and hasn’t played competitively for five months.

Yet the 30-year-old defender could now be poised to make his debut in tomorrow night’s blockbuster televised FA Cup clash against Liverpool at Anfield!
“It is not ideal he’s come in in the shape he’s in, but he’s kept himself ticking over and he will definitely be involved,” confirmed Tykes boss Conor Hourihane.
O’Connell, 30, came through the ranks at Celtic, where he played one first-team game alongside current Reds skipper Virgil van Dijk.
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