Accrington Stanley have signed teenage midfielder Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh from Southampton on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old is a League of Ireland academy product who made his senior debut for Cork City in March 2023.
Southampton signed him in January 2024, and he has since played for their under-21 team.
“I just really wanted to get back into men’s football,” O’Brien-Whitmarsh stated.
“I played for Cork City for five seasons, including one year in the top team. I’ve played about 25-30 times, so I’m not new to men’s football.
“I believe I can do something constructive here, and this was an ideal opportunity for me.
“This is a step forward in my profession; I’ve faced all of these obstacles and been able to conquer them, so this is another challenge. “It’s really exciting.”