Ruairi Croskery

KM · 9th June 2011, 12:59

NI Striker has signed for Us.

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WHO ever said dreams can’t come true? Try telling that to Ruairi Croskery, who is set to embark on the chance of a lifetime after being offered a scholarship to play for his beloved Manchester United.

The Annsborough teenager, a deadly finisher in the Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez mould, has been part of the Red Devils’ Centre of Excellence in Lisburn since the tender age of nine, and five years and hundreds of goals later, well-known United scout Eddie Coulter says the talented 14-year-old has what it takes to make it to the top.

And Eddie Coulter is a man who knows talent when he sees it. Current United stars Jonny Evans and Darron Gibson, as well as ex-Reds Keith Gillespie and Killyleagh’s own David Healy are just some of the names to have benefitted from Eddie’s tutelage down the years as he helped them secure moves to the Theatre of Dreams.

Speaking to the Mourne Observer, Eddie insisted young Ruairi was “every bit as good” as Northern Ireland hero Healy at the same age.
“There’s no doubt about that,” he said. “Healy was a tremendous finisher, and so is Ruairi. He’s a natural finisher, and he’s two-footed, which you need to be in the modern game.

“He’s a nice boy too, there’s no big head or nothing. He just wants to get on with it.”

Having been offered a scholarship with United, Ruairi will travel back and forth to Manchester until he turns 16, when he will move to England permanently. However, as scout Eddie revealed, the St Malachy’s High School pupil has already caught the eye of the main man at Old Trafford.

“Sir Alex [Ferguson] watched him playing one day against Chelsea at Carrington and he liked him. The rest of the players were all 16 and Ruairi was only 14, and Ferguson told me that himself,” said Eddie.

“It’s a great opportunity for him and I hope he takes it because he’s got really good potential. They’re a good family too, really smashing people, so I’m delighted for them.”

High praise indeed, and Ruairi just can’t wait for his opportunity to become part of the world famous Manchester United story.

He said: “It’s hard to believe I’ll be a Man United player, training every day at the club. I’m just looking forward to being part of it all.”

Dad Dolen is understandably proud of his son’s achievement, and says he always believed Ruairi had the talent and the work ethic to succeed.
“He’s done well. The first year I brought him over to Lisburn he scored 76 goals that season, and Eddie approached us early about him going into the School of Excellence, and he’s really kicked on since then,” explained Dolen.

“Eddie and Tony Coulter have been a massive help too. We all owe them a debt of gratitude. We’re all United supporters. He’s going to be in with the best, and at one of the best academies for bringing boys through. If you can’t learn there as a player and an individual, you’re not going to learn anywhere.”

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CallyRed · 9th June 2011, 13:17

How do you pronounce his name?

Good luck to the lad

Flying Fox · 9th June 2011, 13:21

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Originally Posted by CallyRed

How do you pronounce his name?

Good luck to the lad

Like Rory I believe

CLK_FPC · 9th June 2011, 13:26

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Decotron · 9th June 2011, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Flying Fox

Like Rory I believe

Nope theres a u in there that gets pronounced.

Ask Gaz he'll do an impression for you

Eirik Raude · 9th June 2011, 15:24

Can I just call him Ru?

Decotron · 9th June 2011, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Eirik Raude

Can I just call him Ru?

Rurrr-Ree will suffice for now!!!

Flying Fox · 10th June 2011, 02:13

Fuck it...I'm calling him Roy

sglowrider · 10th June 2011, 03:12

He's got to have the most difficult name to pronounce in the club -- our Brazilians all have easy names. Sounds like a chinese guy trying to say Rory Cross.

Inigo Montoya · 10th June 2011, 07:57

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Originally Posted by sglowrider

He's got to have the most difficult name to pronounce in the club -- our Brazilians all have easy names. Sounds like a chinese guy trying to say Rory Cross.

Actually he hasn't.

And a Chinese guy wouldn't have any problem saying his name

VoetbalWizard · 10th June 2011, 13:18

Roo-I-REE CrOs-Kerry

am i right norn iron lads?

Decotron · 10th June 2011, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Rurrr-Ree will suffice for now!!!

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Originally Posted by VoetbalWizard

Roo-I-REE CrOs-Kerry

am i right norn iron lads?

Its an Irish name btw

Minkaro · 10th June 2011, 13:34

Its Gaelic pronunciation is 'roo-ree' or 'roo-ah-ree', with emphasis on the first syllable. In English, it is typically pronounced as Rory or Roo-ray.

Totally didn't steal that off Wikipedia <_<

Randall Flagg · 10th June 2011, 13:39

He looks a bit Special

Alwyn · 12th June 2011, 02:16

Excellent, I've been waiting for us to sign up a pasty, irish levitator.

Chirag · 14th June 2011, 12:21

Good luck to him..

datura · 14th October 2011, 09:08

He's involved with the NI Victory Shield squad and came on as a sub the other night v England (he wasn't expected to feature because of injury).

He played mainly on the left and is left footed. Showed a few nice touches and looked positive with the ball but had little service.

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9th June 2011, 13:17	#2 (permalink)
CallyRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,938	How do you pronounce his name? Good luck to the lad

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CLK_FPC First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ★I Be That Pretty Motherfucker...☆ Posts: 7,402	bebo.com - Profile from Ruairi C <Ruairi_DYFC_101>

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Eirik Raude Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watford (On that online manager thing I most likely will get bored of soon) Posts: 1,769	Can I just call him Ru?

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Flying Fox First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: When they're on the pitch, we don't know which is which. Viva Da Silva! Posts: 7,840	Fuck it...I'm calling him Roy

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sglowrider Copy & Paste Expert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hell on Earth Posts: 4,495	He's got to have the most difficult name to pronounce in the club -- our Brazilians all have easy names. Sounds like a chinese guy trying to say Rory Cross.

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VoetbalWizard First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: at the altar of ryan giggs Posts: 10,452	Roo-I-REE CrOs-Kerry am i right norn iron lads?

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Minkaro First Team Sub Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 5,765	Its Gaelic pronunciation is 'roo-ree' or 'roo-ah-ree', with emphasis on the first syllable. In English, it is typically pronounced as Rory or Roo-ray. Totally didn't steal that off Wikipedia <_<

10th June 2011, 13:39	#14 (permalink)
Randall Flagg Scarlett woman ( Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn ) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 16,680	He looks a bit Special

12th June 2011, 02:16	#15 (permalink)
Alwyn Got rid of his pee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: -) Posts: 11,642	Excellent, I've been waiting for us to sign up a pasty, irish levitator.

14th June 2011, 12:21	#16 (permalink)
Chirag Euro '08 League Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 6,725	Good luck to him..

14th October 2011, 09:08	#17 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	He's involved with the NI Victory Shield squad and came on as a sub the other night v England (he wasn't expected to feature because of injury). He played mainly on the left and is left footed. Showed a few nice touches and looked positive with the ball but had little service.