O’Connor to return?

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I haven’t been in Galway even a month yet but it’s good to see that the Front Row Union’s “Operation Ulster” is already starting to bear fruit with the welcome return of, our favourite player, Niall O’Connor as replacement for the departing Ian Humphreys. Those early morning cappuccino’s along Salthill Prom have obviously done the trick!

It is believed that O’Connor signed his contract yesterday morning, and while it would be risible to say that his return to Ulster has been welcomed by all supporters, I’m fairly sure that it’ll be Ulster and O’Connor who’ll be having the last laugh in this episode if the Limavady youngster is able to realise his full potential this time round.

Contrary to popular belief O’Connor is much more than an out half with a boot and if allowed to play on the gain line he can be an incisive attacking player with a defence splitting pass. On those occasions, a few years ago, when he played with Ulster’s up and coming youngsters, Jackson, Luke Marshall, Gilroy et al,  O’Connor had the authority, composure and ability to allow them to showcase their . . .

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2 responses to “O’Connor to return?”

  1. Dergman

    had to look at my calendar to check if it was April 1st but alas no its Christmas Day in the Moderator’s house

    1. John

      Can’t wait till I open my present!

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