𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐰𝐨 🎯 Two goals and an assist in Swindon’s 3-1 victory over Barnet tonight takes him to eight goals in 12 games this season, following on from his outstanding return of 22 league goals and five assists last term. It’s been a slower start for Swindon this time around, with a few typically memorable Ian Holloway moments along the way, but Drinan continues to deliver. Three goals across his last two games, alongside his creative contributions, suggest he’s really finding his rhythm again. When you look at his ability and goalscoring record, it’s hard to escape the feeling that he’s ready for a step up. Swindon did excellent business tying him down to a new contract last season, putting themselves in a strong position to keep him over the summer. But you do wonder whether this will be his final season at this level. He’s developed into an exceptional striker who knows exactly where the back of the net is. Hopefully, his goals can fire Swindon closer to the play-offs in the weeks ahead.

𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐔𝟐𝟏𝐬 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘-𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐒! 🇫🇮 Jim Crawford’s Ireland U21s will face Finland in the European Championship play-offs, with the first leg taking place away from home and the all-important second leg on Irish soil. The dates and venues are still to be confirmed. Finland will be a real test. They finished second in their qualifying group behind Spain, even defeating the Spanish at home in September, and featured at the last U21 European Championship. But the biggest positive from an Irish perspective is undoubtedly having the second leg at home, where hopefully a packed Turners Cross can help push the boys over the line.