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All About Corey O’Keeffe

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First year academy scholar, Corey O’Keeffe was the next youngster to complete a question and answer session. The interview is courtesy of the official Birmingham City website.

Name: Corey O`Keeffe
Date of birth: 05.06.98
Place of birth: Birmingham
Position: Central-midfielder


Q: What was the first team you played for and were they any good? A: Cadbury`s Athletic and yes.

Q: Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it?
A: Yes, it`s Corzaaa.

Can’t comprehend the youth of today… What a strange nickname!

Q: How were you spotted by Blues?
A: Playing for Cadbury`s.

Again, our scouting system being used efficiently. Always spot talent from local clubs, it seems. Credit to the support of the staff at the development squads.

Q: How long have you been at the club?
A: Six years.

The longer they have been at the club, the more the club ethos is bedded into them.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you since joining the club?
A: Steve Spooner, Gary Holmes and Sam Wilkinson.

The staff at the development squad always are held in high regard for the lads. Shows how much they appreciate the high caliber of coaches at the club.

Q: What are your strengths as a player?
A: Attacking and heading.

Q: If you could improve one part of your game what would it be?
A: My weaker foot.

This is a definite weakness of professional players, so a good thing to work on.

Q: How much interaction do you have with the first team?
A: Quite a bit. We see them in the canteen.

Q: What is your favourite pre-match meal?
A: Egg and toast.

Can’t beat a bit of protein and carbs!

Q: Who is the most skilful player you have played with?
A: Reece Brown.

His loan spell at Notts County will hopefully show that loan spells do work.


Q: What is the best goal you have ever scored and could you describe it?
A: It was a free-kick v QPR.


Q: What is the most memorable match you have played in and why?
A: My debut for the Republic of Ireland.


Hopefully, he can memorable matches for us too!

Academy team-mates
Best trainer? Dom Bernard.
Quickest? Makka.
Best banter? George O`Neill.
Hard man? Wes Harding.
Biggest joker? Steve Seddon.
Most skilful? Wes McDonald.
Worst haircut? Josh Tibbetts.
Best dressed? Leighton Smith.
Worst dressed? Beryly Lubala.
Biggest moaner? Charlie Cooper.
Future manager? Jordan Potter.




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