It has been a busy day for the Irish in Premier League 2.
Former St Kevin’s Boys forward Armstrong Oko-Flex scored a hat-trick for West Ham United’s Under-23s on Monday afternoon, on a busy day for the Irish in Premier League 2.
Oko-Flex, who joined the Hammers from Celtic, has proven to be a revelation so far this season for West Ham’s Under-23s, and his form shows little sign of slowing down.
Kenny’s Kids: Armstrong Oko-Flex impresses with his big win at West Ham.
Scoring twice from the spot, Oko-Flex scored three as West Ham United won 4-2 against London rivals Crystal Palace.
The Hammers fell behind from the start, before an Oko-Flex hat-trick gave them a 3-2 lead just after the hour mark. They then increased the score to 4-2 with a little less than 10 minutes to play.
As the victory sends them to the top of the Premier League 2 Division One table, the victory was all about the star quality of their young Irish talent.
Oko-Flex scored twice from the spot in his big win, and another from play, with Ireland U21 Jake o’brien unable to do much to stop his minor Irish teammate.
Hat-trick for @ArmstrongOkoflx ??
One for Kamarai Swyer 👊
Leading the way in # PL2 ??Another superb away victory for our U23s today, beating Crystal Palace 4-2 â¬‡ï¸ pic.twitter.com/DKcipAKEuG
– West Ham United (@WestHam) December 6, 2021
Kenny’s Kids: Ireland U19 Tom Cannon scores in Everton’s victory over Arsenal.
Elsewhere in Premier League 2 action, Ireland U19 Tom cannon scored as Everton U23s beat Arsenal 2-0 at home.
Cannon opened the scoring for the Toffees in the 79th minute of the game, before being pulled out a few minutes later.
Ireland U19 teammate Ogungbo maze also featured, but for Arsenal as the 19-year-old couldn’t do much to stop Everton from winning.
Tom Cannon’s goal last night for V Arsenal Everton U23 pic.twitter.com/4qIWSQGWKm
– Rep of Ireland Player Tracker (@RepTracker) December 7, 2021
Former Irish international U16 Tommy fogarty was also in action for Birmingham City in their 3-3 draw against local rivals Aston Villa.
Good spirit tonight from the boys, point to lean on👌🔵 https://t.co/tx40fNY9RM
– Tommy Fogarty (@ TommyFogarty12) December 6, 2021
Over the weekend, however, Ireland U21 Shane flynn featured as Leicester City won 3-1 at Leeds United on Friday night, with Louie watson playing for the Rams in their 3-1 win over Chelsea.
Ireland U21 Ollie O’Neill also played for Fulham in their 4-2 win over Wolves the same night.
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