Shamrock Rovers can take plenty of credit for helping Gavin Bazunu attain his current status as Republic of Ireland starter, three games not out, and Manchester City goalkeeper (almost certainly, he will be loaned out again next season). The club also shelled out €6,500 to allow Bazunu complete his Leaving Certificate as he was making the transition from Tallaght to Manchester. Gavin Bazunu with fellow Irish goalkeepers Mark Travers and Caoimhin Kelleher during a training session in Andorra. Photograph: Bagu Blanco/Inpho“No, not really,” Bazunu replied. “I wouldn’t have gone to Manchester City unless I thought I could be the number one goalkeeper,” said Bazunu.

Source: The Irish Times June 07, 2021 04:52 UTC