Gareth McAuley hails Irish League pathway to professional career

By Steven Crawford
Published 11th Mar 2022, 12:50 BST
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As the stature of the Irish League continues to grow, so too does the esteem in which the local game’s rising talent is held.

The path between Northern Ireland and full-time clubs in England and Scotland is increasingly becoming a well-worn one.

In recent years the number of academy prospects and those who have cut their teeth in the local game securing moves to UK clubs continued to rise.

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