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The Youghal man's non-appearance during the 2-0 win last weekend was swiftly followed by media reports on Monday of an impending exit.
ON THE MOVE? Everton's Jake O'Brien. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.
ON THE MOVE? Everton's Jake O'Brien. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.
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John Fallon is a soccer correspondent with a long track record of covering all levels of the men’s and women’s game in Ireland.
If speculation converts to fact through Jake O’Brien being sold by Everton before next week’s transfer deadline, then he ought to consult with fellow Corkonian John Egan.
O’Brien couldn’t have foreseen his immediate career drifting beyond the Toffees when completing last season as the Irish outfield player with most Premier League minutes registered.
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