Episode Notes

Kelleher SAVES THE DAY for Brentford Against Manchester United. Brentford claimed one of their biggest results of the season with a 3-1 win over Manchester United, and it was an Irishman who provided the game’s decisive moment. With the score at 2-1, Nathan Collins pulled down Bryan Mbeumo inside the box — a challenge that many felt warranted a red card. Bruno Fernandes stepped up, but his four-minute wait while VAR reviewed the incident appeared to rattle him. Caoimhín Kelleher, however, was ice-cool. The Corkman guessed right, palming away Fernandes’s effort to swing momentum firmly in Brentford’s favour. From there, United pressed for an equaliser but were punished late on as Brentford added a third. It was a statement victory for Keith Andrews, whose appointment was doubted in some quarters but who has now overseen wins over United, Chelsea, and Aston Villa. Kelleher’s performance underlined his growing stature at club and international level. Once considered Liverpool’s understudy, he is now Brentford’s number one and Ireland’s undisputed first-choice goalkeeper. Nathan Collins, meanwhile, will reflect on another error, following a run of unsteady form for both club and country. While his ceiling remains high, consistency is becoming a concern. Elsewhere, Evan Ferguson continues to adapt to life at Roma. Though yet to score in Serie A, the teenager’s all-round play has impressed. His manager’s belief suggests it is only a matter of time before the goals come. In Scotland, Liam Scales is thriving at Celtic, forcing his way into the starting XI and making a strong case to partner Collins for Ireland. There was mixed news for Ireland’s goalkeepers. Gavin Bazunu was dropped by Southampton, raising fresh doubts about his club future, while Jason Knight’s remarkable run of consecutive 90-minute Championship appearances ended at 65 games. For Andrews and Brentford, though, the headlines belong to Kelleher. His penalty save didn’t just deny United a way back into the game — it cemented his reputation as one of the Premier League’s most reliable stoppers and a cornerstone for both club and country. Check out our other social media here: Don't forget to check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/IFFTV

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